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/Sounds like "wee" (as in "weed") + "tlah" + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "cheh" (as in "check")/

Meaning

A black fungus that grows on corn and is considered a delicacy in Mexican cuisine. It has a deep, earthy, mushroom-like flavor and goes beautifully in quesadillas, soups, and sauces. In English it is called "corn smut," but that name really does not do it justice. Foreigners are often surprised that something that looks so strange tastes so good.

Examples

Las quesadillas de huitlacoche con queso Oaxaca son un lujo total.

Huitlacoche quesadillas with Oaxacan cheese are an absolute treat.

En el extranjero no entienden que el huitlacoche sea delicioso.

People outside Mexico can't believe that huitlacoche is actually delicious.

Regional synonyms

An informal greeting among friends in Mexico, equivalent to "what's up?" or "how's it going?" It is the most iconic opening line in young Mexican speech, the phrase that kicks off any casual conversation at a party, in class, or over WhatsApp.