La Costeña Cuitlacoche
From Cookipedia
Cuitlacoche is very popular in Mexico, where it is known as ‘Huitlacoche’, ‘Corn Truffle’ or corn smut, it has black-purple grains with a soft texture.
The consumption of Cuitlacoche originates from ancient Aztecs, and has enriched the finest world cuisines considered a delicacy the Mexican Caviar.
Complex flavour and incredible cultural background and fully nutritious.
In Mexico is most commonly used as a filling or main ingredients for soups, crepes, quesadillas with blue tortilla. Exotic and sustainable delicious!
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