Huarache (food)
Mexican maize dish / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Huarache (sometimes spelled guarache; [waˈɾatʃe] ⓘ) is a popular Mexican dish consisting of masa dough with smashed pinto beans placed in the center before it is given an oblong shape, fried, topped with green or red salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and any manner of protein such as ground beef or tongue, then finished with queso fresco.[1] Huaraches are also often paired with fried cactus leaves, or nopales. The dish originates from Mexico City.
Type | antojito |
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Place of origin | Mexico City, Mexico |
Main ingredients | corn dough, refried beans, nopalitos, meat, cheese, lettuce, onions, red or green sauce (salsa) |
The name "Huarache" is derived from the shape of the masa, similar to the popular sandals of the same name. The word Huarache is originally from Purépecha[2] and the Nahuatl word for huarache is kwarachi. Huaraches are similar to sopes and tlacoyos but differ in shape. The original huarache does not resemble a pambazo or a memela. Neither can it be classified as a tlacoyo. The main characteristic of the huarache is its elongated shape, which differentiates it from other Mexican snacks, which do not have holes in the upper part.[3]