Huitlacoche Animal: A Culinary Treasure from the Fields of Mexico

Huitlacoche

Emerging from the depths of cornfields, enveloped in a cloak of darkness, lies a culinary gem respected in Mexican delicacies: the huitlacoche animal, the “corn smut” or “Mexican truffle.” This enigmatic fungus, regularly mistaken for a disease, has been transforming humble corn into a delicacy for hundreds of years, captivating the palates of indigenous peoples… Continue reading Huitlacoche Animal: A Culinary Treasure from the Fields of Mexico