World Flavors Cookbook

Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza

Traditional street-style quesadillas made with fresh corn masa, Oaxacan cheese, and delicate squash blossoms.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 500g fresh corn masa
• 1 bunch squash blossoms (flor de calabaza), cleaned
• 200g Oaxacan cheese, shredded
• Epazote leaves
• Sliced mushrooms (optional)
• Salsa for serving

Instructions

1. Form a tortilla from the fresh masa using a press.
2. Place cheese, 2-3 squash blossoms, and an epazote leaf on one half.
3. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
4. Cook on a hot dry griddle (comal) until the masa is cooked and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve hot with fresh salsa.