Huitlacoche

Published on Thursday, October 5, 2006, by C. Thi Nguyen / Edit Post

Huitlacoche is also called corn fungus or Mexican truffles. It sounds and looks disgusting; the kernels turn into bulbous grey lumps in the infected corn. But nevermind the fact that it looks like something went and died on your corn–it’s actually really delicious. It’s like mushrooms, rich and earthy, says Das Ubergeek. It can be sauteed and folded into an omelet or used in a crepe filling. In fact, any mushroom recipe could employ huitlacoche.

The Goya brand has it canned, but fresh is best.

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  • Roy Burns in Groveland, Florida has been growing and selling fresh frozen huitlacoche for about 10 years. 352-429-4048
    He sells to high-end Mexican restaurants and a few wholesalers.
    As always, it is the shipping that kills you on small orders, but give him a call (and as the voice message says, "speak slowly").
    He's a hard working farmer with a small operation, but he'll get back to you....+READ

    Roy Burns in Groveland, Florida has been growing and selling fresh frozen huitlacoche for about 10 years. 352-429-4048
    He sells to high-end Mexican restaurants and a few wholesalers.
    As always, it is the shipping that kills you on small orders, but give him a call (and as the voice message says, "speak slowly").
    He's a hard working farmer with a small operation, but he'll get back to you. Chef's tell him his product is superior to the canned.-COLLAPSE