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Nicaraguan Quesillo
A Nicaraguan street snack: a warm corn tortilla filled with soft fresh cheese, sour cream, and vinegar-pickled onions, then folded into a little package.
Easy⏱️ 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~300 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 25 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Taban
- 6 Corn tortillas
İç
- 300 g Fresh white cheese (cuajada or mozzarella)
Sos
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Sour cream
For the pickles
- 1 Onion
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) White vinegar
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the onion into thin half-moons and pickle it with the white vinegar and half of the salt for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan until both sides soften.
2 min02:00 - 3
Slice the fresh cheese and place it in the center of a hot tortilla.
- 4
Drizzle sour cream over it and add the drained pickled onion.
- 5
Fold the tortilla into a packet, sprinkle with the remaining salt, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not toast the tortilla too far; it should be hot but flexible, or it will break when folded.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve quesillo hot as a street-style snack with optional hot sauce or lemon.
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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)
~300
kcal calories
13
g protein
28
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 36%Fat 47%
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 6.How long does Nicaraguan Quesillo take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 25 minutes in total.Is Nicaraguan Quesillo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Nicaraguan Quesillo have?
Approximately 300 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 28g, 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 6 ingredients.
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