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Origin
National Mexican tradition — the masa quesadilla is pre-Columbian; the tortilla quesadilla is a 20th century evolution
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Description
Quesadillas are one of the most misrepresented dishes in Mexican cooking outside Mexico — internationally assumed to always contain cheese, but in Mexico City quesadillas are often defined by the comal-cooked masa dough filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese. Two versions: masa quesadilla (fresh corn masa patted flat, filled, sealed, and cooked on a comal — traditional) and tortilla quesadilla (flour or corn tortilla folded over cheese and heated in a pan — the modern mainstream version). Both are legitimate.
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The Thread
—Turkish gözleme (filled flatbread on griddle)
—Indian paratha (stuffed flatbread)
—Nepalese roti (filled flatbread on tawa)
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Flavour Context
The filling defines the flavour — the quesadilla is the vehicle; cheese is one option among many
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