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Panucho — traditional dish from Mérida, Mexico
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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾44gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Panucho

How to order / say it
Say it Panucho — [pah-noo-cho]
Order I'd like a Panucho, please.
Locally Me gustaría un Panucho, por favor.
Say locally

Fried tortilla stuffed with black beans topped with meat and veggies.

Why try it?

Panuchos are a staple of street food culture in the Yucatán region, offering a delightful bite-sized experience with diverse textures and flavors, bringing local life and tradition to the palate.

How it tastes

The crisp tortilla contrasts with the creamy black beans and savory shredded turkey, heightened by the freshness of lettuce and sharpness of pickled red onions.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the 19th century, Panuchos were born in the vibrant market stalls of Mérida. The dish evolved as a nutritious, portable meal made by layering local ingredients on a workable corn base.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 4 pieces corn tortilla
  • 🫘 200 g black beans
  • 🥩 200 g shredded turkey
  • 🥕 50 g lettuce
  • 🧄 50 g pickled red onions
  • 🥕 1 piece avocado

Method

  1. 1 Cook black beans until soft then mash them.
  2. 2 Fry tortillas until crispy and cut a slit to fill with mashed beans.
  3. 3 Fill with shredded turkey, top with lettuce and avocado slices.
  4. 4 Garnish with pickled red onions before serving.

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