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Homemade tlayudas oaxaquena by Authentic Food Quest for tlayuda recipe

Tlayudas Recipe

Authentic tlayudas recipe for an iconic Oaxaca street food. Easy to make with step by step instructions and four main ingredients. Add whatever toppings your family enjoys and try this delightful tlayudas Oaxaca recipe today.
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Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 744kcal
Author: Authentic Food Quest

Equipment

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Ingredients 

Tlayuda Recipe Ingredients

Meats

  • 2 Mexican chorizo sausages Large, you can substitute with any meat of your choice.

Refried Beans

Garnishes

  • 2 Radishes sliced
  • 1 Lime
  • Mexican green or red salsa
  • Chepiche An aromatic herb with peppery tarragon-like flavors. You may substitute with cilantro

Instructions

Refried Beans 

  • Toast the avocado leaves for a couple of minutes on the griddle
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Start frying the onions until they become transparent and start to brown.
  • Add the garlic to lightly fry
  • Add the beans and mash down until they become a paste or use a blender
  •  Add the chorizo drizzling. 
  • Add the avocado leaves crumbled 
  • Taste to check if they need salt
  • Lay the tortilla on the griddle
  • Spread the refried beans on the tortilla 
  • Top the tlayuda with the quesillo or Oaxaca cheese
  • Optional: Add strips of chile de agua or bell peppers
  • Optional: Add avocado slices

Meat

  • Cook your meat per your instructions
  • If cooking Mexican chorizo sausages, cook on medium heat for about 5 - 7 minutes until brown

Assembling the Tlayudas Oaxaca

  • Warm the tortilla on a griddle
  • Spread the refried bean paste on the tortillas
  • Spread the Oaxaca quesillo cheese on the tortillas
  • Optional: Add slices of chile de agua pepper or bell peppers strips as a substitute
  • You can also add slices of avocado, shredded cabbage, or tomatoes
  • Optional. You can keep your tlayuda as an open face “pizza” or eat it folded in half. 
  • Warm-up your tlayuda on a griddle or a pan for a few minutes
  • Place chorizo on top or inside your tlayudas
  • Serve immediately and enjoy while hot
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Notes

Have fun with this tlayuda recipe and make it your own. Feel free to substitute with your preferred meat options. If you are vegetarian, simply skip the meat and top with vegetables of your choice. Garnish your tlayudas with radish, a squeeze of fresh lime, and salsa sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 744kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 2713mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 6mg
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