0277 Mexico City, Mexico
Sincronizada
Saturday 1 December 2012 was inauguration day for the newly elected President of United Mexican States (MEXICO). Photo taken at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Juarez. In Mexican cuisine, the sincronizada (Spanish pronunciation: [siŋkɾoniˈsaða], "synchronized") is a tortilla-based sandwich made by placing a slice of ham and a portion of Oaxaca cheese (or any type of cheese) between two flour tortillas, then grilled until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crispy. Then cut into halves or wedges to serve. They are frequently confused with quesadillas, due to their resemblance to "quesadillas" sold in the United States. Note however, despite the fact it looks almost the same as a quesadilla, it is considered as a completely different dish. The main difference between the real quesadilla and the sincronizadas is the obligatory inclusion of ham in the dish and the main ingredient used to make the tortilla (wheat flour instead of corn flour, masa harina). Also note a quesadilla is made of a single folded and filled corn tortilla, while the sincronizada is prepared like a sandwich.
0277 Mexico City, Mexico
Sincronizada
Saturday 1 December 2012 was inauguration day for the newly elected President of United Mexican States (MEXICO). Photo taken at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida Juarez. In Mexican cuisine, the sincronizada (Spanish pronunciation: [siŋkɾoniˈsaða], "synchronized") is a tortilla-based sandwich made by placing a slice of ham and a portion of Oaxaca cheese (or any type of cheese) between two flour tortillas, then grilled until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crispy. Then cut into halves or wedges to serve. They are frequently confused with quesadillas, due to their resemblance to "quesadillas" sold in the United States. Note however, despite the fact it looks almost the same as a quesadilla, it is considered as a completely different dish. The main difference between the real quesadilla and the sincronizadas is the obligatory inclusion of ham in the dish and the main ingredient used to make the tortilla (wheat flour instead of corn flour, masa harina). Also note a quesadilla is made of a single folded and filled corn tortilla, while the sincronizada is prepared like a sandwich.