Traditional Omelette Huitlacoche

Name: Omelette Huitlacoche
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican Cuisine
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1/2 cup of huitlacoche; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup diced onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper to taste

2022-07-12

By Juanita Sanchez

Mexican Cuisine

Breakfast

3 Ways to Make a Delicious Huitlacoche Omelette: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer

Slow Cooker Huitlacoche Omelette: Tender, Flavorful Filling with Minimal Effort

Use the slow cooker to slowly sauté huitlacoche with onions and spices. The "low" setting allows the flavors to meld together and cook the huitlacoche without overcooking, resulting in a tender, flavorful filling for your omelette. Once ready, simply fold it into your eggs.

Instant Pot Huitlacoche Omelette: Fast, Fluffy, and Perfectly Cooked in Under 10 Minutes

Use the Instant Pot’s "saute" function to quickly cook the huitlacoche with your choice of aromatics. Then, switch to the "steam" function to steam the egg mixture, resulting in a fluffy omelette with a perfectly cooked huitlacoche filling in less than 10 minutes.

Air Fryer Omelette: Crispy Edges and Fluffy Filling for a Restaurant-Quality Dish

After making your omelette on the stove or using the "saute" function in the Instant Pot, pop it in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp the edges. The "air crisp" function ensures a golden, slightly crispy texture, enhancing the flavor and making the omelette look restaurant-worthy.

Tips and Suggestions on Omelette Huitlacoche

Finding Huitlacoche

Huitlacoche is a fungus that grows on corn, and it can be difficult to find in some areas. If you can't find it fresh, look for canned or frozen Huitlacoche at Latin American specialty grocery stores.

Preparing the Huitlacoche

Huitlacoche can have a strong flavor, so it's important to balance it with other ingredients. Try sautéing it with onion and garlic to mellow out the taste.

Cooking the omelette

Omelettes require quick cooking so they don't become overcooked or rubbery. Make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go, and cook the omelette over low to medium heat. Use a spatula to fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a plate.

Seasoning

Seasoning: To add flavor to your omelette, try adding some crumbled cheese like queso fresco or feta. Season with salt, pepper, and any other spices you enjoy such as cumin or chili powder, allow our article to make its case Enhance the Flavor.

Plating

Once your Omelette Huitlacoche is cooked, plate it beautifully with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. Serve hot with tortillas or crusty bread on the side.

Classic Omelette Huitlacoche Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        4 eggs
1/2 cup of huitlacoche
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

                    

                        Instructions
                        In a bowl, beat the eggs with a fork and add the huitlacoche. Season with salt and
                                pepper.
In a non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom
                                begins to set.
Using a spatula, flip the omelette and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Slide the omelette onto a plate and top with diced onion and chopped cilantro. Serve
                                hot.

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 10 min

Cook Time 15 min

Total time 25 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 200
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 12 g

                    

Variations for Omelette Huitlacoche

Goat Cheese Huitlacoche Omelette

This version is made with a delicate goat cheese omelette, filled with earthy huitlacoche mushrooms and a hint of Mexican flair.

Huitlacoche & Goat's Cheese Omelette