Huitlacoche Mushroom Tacos

In Mexico, huitlacoche, that mysterious-looking fungus that grows right out from the ear of corn, is pure luxury. Here, in the States, it’s considered a blemish at best and evil corn smut at worst. So it’s true: one man’s meat is another man’s poison. For the record, you can count me in the camp that considers huitlacoche a delicacy. The flavor is (unsurprisingly) like an earthy, sweet mix of dark mushrooms and corn. In other words, it’s a fantastic ingredient to add to your kitchen reperto