Best 2 Street Market Fried Quesadillas Recipes

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Introducing the delectable street market-style fried quesadillas, a crispy and flavorful Mexican dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. These quesadillas are made with a combination of soft tortillas, gooey cheese, and savory fillings, then expertly fried until golden brown. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, from the crispy exterior to the melted cheese and succulent fillings. This recipe article provides three irresistible variations of fried quesadillas: the classic cheese quesadilla, the flavorful potato and chorizo quesadilla, and the tantalizing zucchini and mushroom quesadilla. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and embark on a culinary journey to create these mouthwatering street market treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED QUESADILLAS WITH TWO FILLINGS



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Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Fry     Vegetarian     Cinco de Mayo     Lunch     Spring     Sour Cream     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 40 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 19

For mushroom filling
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb mushrooms, trimmed
2 teaspoons chopped freshepazote leaves, or 1/2teaspoon crumbled dried
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For tortilla masa
2 cups masa harina ("masa mix") such as Maseca or Quaker
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups warm water
For cheese and squash blossom filling
5 oz queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese), ricotta salata, or feta, crumbled (1 cup)
1/4 cup Mexican crema or crème fraîche (omit if using ricotta salata)
5 squash blossoms, petals torn into 20 pieces and remainder discarded
For frying
About 3 cups vegetable oil
Accompaniment: guacamole
Special Equipment
a tortilla press or a rolling pin; a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make mushroom filling:
  • Cook onion in butter in a medium nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until coarsely chopped and add to onion along with epazote and salt.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until mushrooms are softened and any liquid is evaporated, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool filling completely.
  • Make masa and form quesadillas:
  • Stir together masa harina, salt, and warm water in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until it forms a dough. Knead dough in bowl with heel of your hand 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pinch off small pieces of dough and roll into about 40 (scant 1-inch) balls. Transfer balls as formed to a plastic-wrap-lined tray and cover with more plastic wrap.
  • Cut 2 (5-inch) squares from a small plastic bag and use 1 to line lower half of tortilla press. Put a ball of dough in tortilla press and top with second square of plastic. Close tortilla press, pushing gently on lever to flatten dough to a 2 1/2- to 3-inch round. If press doesn't flatten evenly, rotate tortilla 180 degrees and gently flatten again. (Alternatively, use rolling pin to flatten dough between squares of plastic.)
  • Remove top square of plastic and put 1 teaspoon mushroom filling, or about 1 teaspoon crumbled queso fresco with 1/2 teaspoon crema and a piece of squash blossom, in center of round.
  • Fold round, still in plastic, over filling to form a half-moon and pinch edges together to seal. Gently peel off plastic, then transfer quesadilla to another plastic-wrap-lined tray and cover with a second sheet of plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining dough, making about 20 quesadillas of each filling.
  • Fry quesadillas:
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F, then deep-fry quesadillas in batches of 6 to 8, turning once or twice, until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and return oil to 375°F before adding next batch.
  • Serve quesadillas immediately.

FARMER'S MARKET VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS



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Making the most of simple, fresh ingredients found at your local Farmer's Market, these quesadillas make great appetizers or a quick and healthy meal. Serve while hot with your favorite salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped zucchini
½ cup chopped yellow squash
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
cooking spray
6 (9 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1 ¼ cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick pan, cook red pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and mushrooms in olive oil over medium to medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until just tender. Remove vegetables from pan.
  • Coat the same pan with cooking spray, and place one tortilla in pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese evenly over tortilla, and layer 3/4 cup of the vegetable mixture over the cheese. Sprinkle another 1/8 cup of cheese on the vegetables, and top with a second tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides, for approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from pan, and repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 440.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quesadillas.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook your quesadillas in batches if necessary, so that they have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Flip the quesadillas frequently. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use a spatula to press down on the quesadillas as they cook. This will help to flatten them and ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Street market fried quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for something quick and easy to make, give street market fried quesadillas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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