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Quesadillas de Iztapalapa
Iztapalapa, Mexico City — Mother recipe · en it
Buttery layers filled with cheese and vegetables, these quesadillas evoke the flavors of Iztapalapa, a district in Mexico City.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of tomatillos
- 100 g of onion
- 100 g of red bell peppers
- 50 g of red onion
- 200 g of cheddar cheese
- 100 g of mayonnaise
- 100 g of butter
- 4 corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Clean the tomatillos and bell peppers, then sauté them in a pan with an onion and a bit of oil.
- Chop the red onion and mix it with mayonnaise and butter.
- Place pieces of tomatillo, bell pepper, and onion on the tortillas, adding salt and pepper.
- Top with cheese and place another tortilla on top.
- Cook the quesadillas in a hot pan with butter until they form golden spots.
- Cut into pieces and serve immediately with red or green salsa.
The story
Quesadillas de Iztapalapa gained fame for their traditional recipe and the use of local ingredients, such as tomatillos and cilantro, making each bite unique.
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