Quesadilla De Escondidinho Com Salsa De Tomate Picante (escondidinho Quesadilla With Spicy Tomato Salsa)
This Quesadilla de Escondidinho com Salsa de Tomate Picante combines the flavors of Brazilian and Mexican cuisines for a delicious fusion dish. The creamy escondidinho filling is sandwiched between crispy tortillas and served with a spicy tomato salsa for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and mashed yuca (cassava)
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the mashed yuca with the shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the yuca mixture onto 4 tortillas and top with the remaining 4 tortillas to form quesadillas.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the quesadillas until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to make the spicy tomato salsa. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the quesadillas hot with the spicy tomato salsa on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Skillet Bowl Cutting board Knife Spatula
Tools
Stove Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve the Quesadilla de Escondidinho com Salsa de Tomate Picante with a side of guacamole and a refreshing caipirinha for a complete Brazilian-Mexican feast.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, substitute the shredded chicken with black beans or sautéed vegetables.
Cost
$15