Mexican cuisine · Dough, Pasta & Rice

Quesadillas

Crisply fried tortillas with melted cheese – the fastest route to Mexican happiness.

Ingredients · for 2 servings

• 4 wheat or corn tortillas
• 250 g cheese (Oaxaca-style, or substitute young gouda + mozzarella)
• 1/2 onion
• 1 jalapeño
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salsa and guacamole for dipping

Instructions

1. Coarsely grate the cheese; finely dice the onion and jalapeño, chop the cilantro.
2. Place a tortilla in a dry, medium-hot pan and top one half with cheese, onion, chili and cilantro.
3. Fold it over and fry in a little oil for 2–3 min per side until golden and crisp.
4. The cheese needs to melt completely and stretch into strings – better a bit longer over medium heat.
5. Cut into wedges and serve immediately with salsa and guacamole.