Tlayuda Oaxaqueña
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Tlayuda Oaxaqueña

Tlayuda

A large, crispy corn tortilla spread with black bean paste, asiento (unrefined lard), Oaxacan cheese strings, and your choice of tasajo, chorizo, or mushrooms — the iconic street food of Oaxaca.

Total
30 min
Serves
2
Level
Easy

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. Season tasajo with salt and grill or pan-sear over high heat 3–4 minutes per side. Let rest and slice thinly.

    About 10 min

  2. Toast the tlayuda tortilla on a comal over medium heat until crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes total.

    About 5 min

  3. Spread asiento thinly over the hot tortilla, then add a thick layer of black bean paste.

    About 2 min

  4. Tear quesillo into strings and scatter over the beans. Add sliced tasajo and shredded cabbage.

    About 3 min

  5. Return to comal briefly until cheese softens. Top with sliced avocado and salsa verde. Serve open-faced.

    About 3 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
520
Protein
28 g
Carbs
52 g
Fat
24 g
Fibre
8 g
Sodium
820 mg

Contains: dairy

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Recipe by Boon Tools.