TLAYOYOS DE TEZIUTLAN PUEBLA, LOS MEJORES DE LA REGION.

If you visit Teziutlán, Puebla, you have to try the delicious tlayoyos made with the original recipe inside the Teziutlán municipal market. A true tradition of flavor. The correct word is "tlacoyo," although it is also known as "clacoyo," "tlatloyo," "tlayoyo," or "tlacoyos": Tlacoyo: This is the most common term used throughout much of the country. Clacoyo: Used in Puebla and Tlaxcala. Tlatloyo: Used in some communities to refer to snacks that are long and formed from a single piece of dough. Tlayoyo: A derivation of the word "tlaoyo." The word "tlaoyo" comes from Nahuatl and means "cornmeal empanada." It is composed of the words "tlaolli," which means "dried corn kernels," and "tlacualli," which means "food." The tlacoyo is a typical Mexican dish consisting of a thick corn tortilla filled with beans, peas, pork rinds, or ricotta cheese. It is cooked on a griddle and can be served with salsa, cooked nopales (cactus pads), chopped cilantro, and onion. Benefits of eating tlacoyos Tlacoyos are a Mexican snack made with two of the main ingredients of the Mesoamerican diet: beans and corn. These two contain bioactive substances with antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering effects that contribute to reducing levels of bad cholesterol. Also, being a food rich in fiber, it helps maintain stable blood sugar levels and regulate bowel movements. If we're talking about tlacoyos made with blue corn, they're especially rich in anthocyanins, a water-soluble, natural pigment found in this type of corn that helps lower blood glucose levels and limits fat digestion after meals, inhibiting the development of obesity. Tlacoyo or Tlayoyo Filling Ideas: Beans: Refried beans are one of the most traditional fillings for tlacoyos. You can season them with onion, garlic, and spices to taste. Requesón: Requesón is a fresh, soft cheese that can be used as a filling for tlacoyos. Combine it with epazote and salt for flavor. Potato with Chorizo: Potato with chorizo ​​is a delicious and comforting combination that you can use as a filling for tlacoyos. Cook the potatoes with chorizo ​​and onion until they are soft and well-seasoned. Huitlacoche: Huitlacoche is an edible fungus used as a filling in many Mexican dishes. Its earthy and delicate flavor makes it perfect for tlacoyos. Cheese: Shredded or grated cheese is a classic tlacoyo filling. You can use queso fresco, panela, or any other cheese of your choice. Fava Beans: Another classic and creamy filling, along with kidney beans. Pea Peas: This filling, consisting of ripe, dried, yellow peas, is common and gives tlacoyos a distinctive flavor.