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Tlayuda is a traditional Oaxacan dish prepared by placing various ingredients on a large corn tortilla. This dish is one of the hallmark elements of Oaxaca’s street cuisine, served on a large, crisp tortilla base made from nixtamalized (lime-treated) cornmeal, topped with asiento (unrendered pork fat), black bean purée, and local quesillo (Oaxaca cheese). The corn and techniques used in its preparation reflect the region’s gastronomic and cultural context. Origin and Cultural Context Tlayuda is