Taco Tuesday: Huitlacoche-Mushroom Tacos

In Mexico, huitlacoche, that mysterious looking mushroom that grows right out from the ear of corn, is pure luxury.

Here in the states, well, it’s considered a blemish at best, evil "corn smut” at worst.

So it’s true: one man’s meat is another man’s poison. And for the record, you can count me in the camp that considers huitlacoche a delicacy. The flavor is (unsurprisingly) like an earthy, sweet mix of dark mushrooms and corn.

In other words, it can be a fantastic ingredient to add to your #TacoTuesday repertoire. Or not. Depends on which side of the meat and poison divide you fall.

Here, I’m bolstering all of that complex flavor with meaty oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic and herbs. Oh, and a quick hit of queso añejo.

The result is a weeknight taco that’s as filling as it is exotic.

Quick note: While it’s actually common to buy cobs with the huitlacoche attached in Mexico during the rainy season, it’s mostly commonly sold in the States-side Mexican markets in jars or cans. You may also have luck procuring some by asking around your local farmers’ market.

Get the recipe: http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/huitlacoche-mushroom-tacos/

Видео Taco Tuesday: Huitlacoche-Mushroom Tacos канала Rick Bayless