Tlayuda recipe

Tlayuda is a traditional recipe from Oaxaca. It’s basically a Mexican pizza.

I make a version of this every year for Dia de Los muertos. I kept it simple this year- I bought the corn tostadas at our Mexican store. They are called Tlayudas (dried corn shell). Here is what I did, but you can make your own or follow a recipe such as this one: https://healthysimpleyum.com/tlayuda/

First I rinsed a can of pinto beans and cooked them with chicken stock until they were extra soft. You can also use refried beans. I recommend adding a little stock or water while you are heating them, which will make them a little thinner and easier to spread. This will be the first layer, like marinara sauce on a pizza.

Then I sautéed my vegetable toppings - zucchini, red onions, red peppers, garlic and mushrooms in a little oil for 4 min and set aside. After that, thinly sliced flank salt, garlic, and onion powder.

I had cooked the Oaxacan chicken on hand, which I shredded into strips. And grated cotija cheese because it makes a perfect topping.

I like putting everything out on the table to everyone can make their own. Other favorite toppings include pulled pork, avocado, cabbage, sour cream, and salsa. 

Make it your own, and enjoy!