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Quesillo Nicaragüense
Easy 25 min~300 kcal
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Nicaraguan Quesillo
A warm corn tortilla wraps soft cheese, tangy pickled onion, cream, and chile for a classic Nicaraguan snack.
Easy⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 4 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking4 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For wrapping
- 4 Corn tortillas
For the filling
- 300 g String cheese or mozzarella
For the pickles
- 1 Red onion
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Cream
- 2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Hot sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onion into thin rings and let it stand with vinegar and salt for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side.
1 min01:00 - 3
Pull the cheese into thin strips and soften it in the hot pan for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 4
Divide the cheese, pickled onion, and cream among the tortillas.
- 5
Roll tightly and serve with hot sauce.
💡 Tip: Do not melt the cheese too far; in the hot tortilla, quesillo should stretch but not run out.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in a small paper wrap with hot sauce and fresh lime.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
14
g protein
42
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 46%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nicaraguan Quesillo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Nicaraguan Quesillo take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 4 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Nicaraguan Quesillo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Nicaraguan Quesillo have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 42g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Nicaraguan Quesillo contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nicaraguan Quesillo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nicaraguan cuisine.How many ingredients does Nicaraguan Quesillo need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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