quesal

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Mexican dish made of corn masa that is pressed and fried, similar to a quesadilla but smaller and often filled with beans or cheese.

  - "El quesal con frijoles es mi comida favorita."
  - "Después de la siesta, comemos quesals rellenos de queso."
  - "Han cambiado el nombre de los quesals a tortitas."

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Variants

List of all variants of quesal that leads to same result
queasier , queasiest , queasily , queasiness , queasinesses , queasy , queazier , queaziest , queazily , queaziness , queazinesses , queazy

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Etymology

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From the Nahuatl word 'quetzalli', meaning 'rabbit', due to the shape of the traditional quesal being round and compact like a rabbit's ear.

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Trivia

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1. The quesal is often served with salsa or guacamole for dipping.

2. In some regions of Mexico, the quesal is called a 'tortita' or a 'gordita'.

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Related Concepts

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1. quesadilla: A larger Mexican dish made with a tortilla that is filled with cheese, beans, or other ingredients, and then folded in half and grilled.

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Culture

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The quesal is a traditional Mexican dish that is often served as a snack or as a side dish. It is particularly popular in the state of Oaxaca and other regions of southern Mexico. The quesal is typically made with corn masa, which is pressed and fried until it puffs up and forms a round shape. It can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including beans, cheese, or meat.

How to Memorize "quesal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round, puffed-up disk made of corn masa. Visualize it being filled with beans or cheese and then fried until golden brown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quesal' with the image of a rabbit's ear, due to its round shape and compactness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'quesal' starts with the same letters as 'quiche', so you can use the mnemonic 'Quiche is a dish, quesal is a dish' to help remember the word.

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