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Tlayuda

A large, crispy grilled corn tortilla from the state of Oaxaca, topped with black beans, cheese and meat. It's eaten folded or cut into wedges, like a pizza.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Heat a dry pan over medium heat, then toast each tortilla for 1 minute until pliable and lightly golden.
  2. Spread the black beans, mashed with a fork and seasoned with cumin and salt, over one half of each tortilla.
  3. Fry the chorizo or beef in the oil for 5 minutes, then spread it over the beans.
  4. Sprinkle with grated cheese, fold the tortilla over and crisp it for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium heat, until the cheese has melted.
  5. Make a quick guacamole with the mashed avocado, tomato, onion, pepper and lime juice.
  6. Unfold the tlayuda, top with guacamole, coriander and crème fraîche, then serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with sliced mushrooms sautéed in the pan with garlic.

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