Corn Smut Recipe

Name: Corn Smut Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound huitlacoche (corn smut); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup queso fresco

Published: August 24, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 20 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 4 Difficulty: Medium Category: Side Dish Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

1 pound huitlacoche (corn smut)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup queso fresco

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened
Add huitlacoche and jalapeño
Cook for 10-15 minutes until tender
Season with salt and black pepper
Add lime juice and cilantro
Cook for 2 minutes more
Garnish with queso fresco
Serve hot with tortillas

Special Notes

This traditional Mexican dish features huitlacoche, a fungus that grows on corn. Despite its unusual appearance, it has a rich, earthy flavor. The key is to cook it slowly to develop the flavors. This dish is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. It pairs perfectly with tortillas and can be used as a filling for tacos or quesadillas. For the best results, use fresh huitlacoche when available.