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cuitlacoche

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cuit·la·co·che  (kwtlä-kch) also huit·la·co·che (wt-)
n.
A bulbous black fungus (Ustilago maydis) that infects corn, producing silvery, swollen, pebblelike kernels. The kernels have a smoky-sweet flavor and are sometimes harvested and used in a variety of Mexican dishes. Also called corn smut, maize mushroom, Mexican truffle.

[American Spanish, from Nahuatl quitlacochtli : quitlatl, dung + cochtli, asleep.]


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Its menu features classic recipes from the entirety of Mexico--not just border food--prepared in contemporary style, with an entire section dedicated to a variety of complex moles and dishes with quirky ingredients like squash blossoms and the tasty fungus cuitlacoche.
Add cuitlacoche to remaining sauce, simmering until incorporated.
As always, the meal took off with several appetizers, which on this day were spinach salad with goat cheese, cuitlacoche quiche and an order of three ceviches (octopus, fish and shrimp).
 
 
 
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