Tlayuda vs Quesadillas

Tlayuda (Spanish pronunciation: [tɬaˈʝuða]), sometimes spelled clayuda,[1] is a handmade dish in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, consisting of a large, thin, crunchy, partially fried or toasted tortilla[2] covered with a spread of refried beans, asiento (unrefined pork lard), lettuce or cabbage, avocado, meat (usually shredded chicken, beef tenderloin or pork), Oaxaca cheese, and salsa.[3][4] A popular antojito, the tlayuda is native to the state of Oaxaca. It is regarded as iconic in the local cuisine, and can be found particularly around Oaxaca City.[3] Tlayudas are also available in the center-south region of Mexico, such as Mexico City, Puebla, or Guadalajara. The dinner plate-sized tortilla is either seared (usually on a comal) or charred on a grill. Refried beans are then applied, along with lard and vegetables, to serve as a base for the main ingredients. The rules for topping a tlayuda are not strict, and restaurants and street vendors often offer a variety of toppings, including "'tasajo" (cuts of meat typical of Central Valley of Oaxaca), chorizo, and cecina enchilada (thin strips of chili powder-encrusted pork). They may be prepared open-faced or folded in half. Tlayuda was featured on the Netflix TV series, Street Food volume 2, which focuses on Latin American street food.

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A quesadilla (/ˌkeɪsəˈdiːjə/; Spanish: [kesaˈðiʝa] (About this soundlisten)) is a Mexican dish and type of taco, consisting of a tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings, and then cooked on a griddle. Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla, particularly in northern Mexico and the United States. A full quesadilla is made with two tortillas that hold a layer of cheese between them. A half is a single tortilla that has been filled with cheese and folded into a half-moon shape. The quesadilla has its origins in colonial Mexico. The quesadilla as a dish has changed and evolved over many years as people experimented with different variations of it.[3] Quesadillas are frequently sold at Mexican restaurants all over the world.

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