Empanadas de huitlacoche
¡Hola, amigos! Today, we're celebrating the unique and delicious flavors of Huitlacoche, the "Mexican truffle." Here's an irresistible recipe for Huitlacoche Empanadas:
Ingredients:
1 cup of Mi Huerta Huitlacoche
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups masa harina (for the dough)
1 1/2 cups warm water
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
Filling:
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeño until soft.
Add the diced tomato, cooking until it breaks down into a sauce.
Stir in the huitlacoche, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until everything is well combined and the huitlacoche is heated through. Set aside to cool.
Dough:
Mix masa harina with warm water to form a soft dough. If it's too dry, add a bit more water; if too wet, add more masa.
Assembly:
Divide the dough into small balls.
Flatten each ball into a circle on a plastic-lined tortilla press or between two sheets of plastic wrap.
Place a spoonful of the huitlacoche mixture in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.
Cooking:
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan to about 350°F (175°C).
Fry the empanadas until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve:
Drain on paper towels, then serve hot with your favorite salsa or just enjoy them as they are!
Experience the magic of huitlacoche with this traditional recipe! Share your empanada pictures and tag us at #MiHuertaHuitlacoche. Let's spread the love for this incredible ingredient!
Written by: Trey Sessions
