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🌽 Huitlacoche aka corn smut or Mexican truffle, is the Mycosarcoma maydis fungus that affects corn. Although it may look absolutely disgusting, this is actually a delicacy and quite delicious. Not to mention, it is considered a traditional food throughout Mexico and North America. 🍲 Most of the time huitlacoche is sautéed and added to tacos and quesadillas, but it really can be added to anything you desire. Although they are grayish white, during the cooking process, the fungus kernels become