Recipe

Ahuatle Tacos with Spicy Salsa

Savory Delight: Ahuatle Tacos, a Mexican Culinary Gem

4.5 out of 5

Indulge in the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with Ahuatle Tacos. This traditional dish showcases the unique ingredient of Ahuatle, a delicacy derived from the eggs of water-dwelling insects.

Insect Dish› Ahuatle

Cuisine of the Americas› North American cuisine› Mexican cuisine

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yields

4 servings

Preparation difficulty

Medium

Suitable for

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Low-carb

Allergens

N/A

Not suitable for

Vegan, Paleo, Keto, High-protein, Low-fat

Ingredients

12 tortillas 12 tortillas
200g (7oz) Ahuatle 200g (7oz) Ahuatle
1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
Salt, to taste Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Nutrition

Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 2g
Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 2g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 4g
Salt: 1g

Preparation

1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and jalapeno pepper to the pan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3.
Add the Ahuatle to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.
Sprinkle cumin powder, paprika, and salt over the Ahuatle mixture. Stir well to combine the flavors.
5.
Warm the tortillas in a separate pan or on a griddle.
6.
Spoon the Ahuatle mixture onto each tortilla and fold it in half to form a taco.
7.
Serve the Ahuatle tacos with a side of spicy salsa.

Treat your ingredients with care...

Ahuatle — Ensure that the Ahuatle is fresh and properly cleaned before using it in the recipe. Rinse it thoroughly to remove any impurities.

Tips & Tricks

If you can't find Ahuatle, you can substitute it with scrambled eggs for a similar texture.
Adjust the spiciness of the salsa by adding more or fewer jalapeno peppers.
For a smoky flavor, grill the tortillas instead of warming them on a pan.

Serving advice

Serve the Ahuatle Tacos hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Accompany them with a side of spicy salsa and traditional Mexican rice for a complete meal.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Ahuatle Tacos on a platter, allowing the vibrant green salsa to stand out. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for an added pop of color.