Nicaraguan Quesillo Recipe
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Nicaraguan Quesillo Recipe

A popular street food consisting of a thick corn tortilla wrapped around soft cheese, pickled onions, and a generous dollop of cream.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings 4

1 Ingredients

  • 4 thick corn tortillas
  • 1 lb quesillo cheese (or mozzarella)
  • 1 cup pickled onions (steeped in vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (crema)
  • Salt to taste

2 Instructions

1

Prepare Onions

Finely chop onions and steep them in boiling water for a minute, then drain and soak in vinegar.

2

Assemble

Place a slice of cheese on a warm tortilla.

3

Wrap

Roll the tortilla and place it in a plastic bag (traditional way).

4

Serve

Top with pickled onions, a dash of salt, and plenty of cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 350 kcal
Protein 12g
Carbs 30g
Fat 18g

Pairs Well With

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