Eating cuitlachoche was such a delight! I still remember the first time I had it. I was impressed by its rich, earthy and mushroomy flavor! I’d been curious about Cuitlachoche for awhile. Are you ready for a Cuitlachoche adventure?
It is a savory delicacy from Mexico. Cuitlachoche is a bulbous black mushroom that grows on corn. Cuitlachoche is enjoyed on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and picnics. But, How To Eat Cuitlachoche? Read on to find out.
Cuitlachoche is nothing but a kind of corn truffle that tastes great with
omelettes, crepes, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas and soups. Cuitlachoche are mainly cooked with chili and garlic along with other ingredients. Cuitlachoche can be found in the most elite of Mexican restaurants (folded into ravioli, pureed into molé); but it has not lost its place as a staple of the Mexican diet, mainly within the indigenous communities of the South.
This fungus in the United States is known "corn smut". A few years ago, an effort was made to rebrand Cuitlachoche as "Mexican corn truffle" but in vain. I seriously feel it's time to restart the movement. Recent researchers have shown that Cuitlachoche has medicinal values too. Cuitlachoche is considered to be rich in lysine, which discourages infection and builds bones, as well as more cholesterol-killing beta-glucens than oatmeals.
The delicate flavor will definitely tickle your taste buds. What more you need? A rich soup with cuitlachoche paired with truffle foam, and served as a "cappucino" in a sipping cup is my favorite!
Look for fresh cuitlachoche at Mexican grocery stores nearby or you can order it online. For cuitlachoche recipes visit ifood.tv. Cuitlachoche is worth trying! Happy eating : )
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