
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
Method
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
Toast the tlayuda tortilla on a comal over medium heat until crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
About 5 min
Spread asiento thinly over the hot tortilla, then add a thick layer of black bean paste.
About 2 min
Tear quesillo into strings and scatter over the beans. Add sliced tasajo and shredded cabbage.
About 3 min
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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