Frozen Huitlacoche (Corn Truffle) — 2 lb

Earthy, smoky. Quesadillas, tacos, soup.

$149.00 $74.50/lb

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About this frozen pack

Crown Fungi frozen huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis) is the Mexican delicacy also called corn truffle: ears of corn whose kernels have turned into plump, silvery-grey to inky black morsels with an earthy, smoky, gently sweet flavor. Ours is from the USA and frozen. Keep it at 0°F (-18°C), thaw in the refrigerator or cook straight from frozen, and sauté with onion, garlic and chile until dark, soft and cooked through. Use it in quesadillas, tacos, tamales, crepes, soup, eggs, risotto and pasta. Do not refreeze after thawing and do not eat raw. One 2 lb bag. Shipped frozen with care by next day air. Natural size, shape and color vary.

Huitlacoche, the corn truffle: A Mexican delicacy, huitlacoche (Ustilago maydis) grows on ears of corn, turning the kernels into plump, silvery-grey to inky black morsels. Grown in the USA and frozen to keep it ready for your kitchen.
How to use from frozen: Keep at 0°F (-18°C). Thaw in the refrigerator or add straight from frozen to a hot pan, then sauté with onion, garlic and chile until dark, soft and cooked through. Do not refreeze after thawing.
Earthy, smoky flavor: Huitlacoche tastes earthy and smoky with a gentle sweet corn note and a soft, rich texture. Chefs call it the corn truffle.
Classic Mexican uses: Fill quesadillas, tacos, tamales and crepes, stir into soup, eggs, risotto or pasta. Cook thoroughly before serving; do not eat raw. Natural size, shape and color vary.
Package size: one 2 lb bag of frozen huitlacoche. Shipped frozen with care by next day air. keep frozen on arrival.