SanDiego.com has a preview of the December 6 World Flauta Eating Championship in La Jolla.

November 4, 2009 at 8:07 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, San Diego | Permalink * Comments (11)

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  1. Anonymous said

    November 6, 2009 @ 7:19 am

    I read where Hangman will be in San Diego in December. Could it be?

  2. Rhonda Evans said

    November 6, 2009 @ 11:17 am

    Could someone explain what Flauta is? I’ve never heard of it in all my 20-something years.

  3. WWW said

    November 6, 2009 @ 11:27 am

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taquito

  4. WWW said

    November 6, 2009 @ 11:28 am

    The term is derived from the Spanish word for flute, and flautas do look rather like flutes. In some cases, flautas may appear on a menu with names like flauta con pollo, indicating that the flauta is made with chicken, or flautas de Guadalajara, meaning flautas in the style of Guadalajara. These more detailed names can provide clues as to how the flauta may taste. In cases where the flauta’s contents are not detailed, asking restaurant staff about it is an excellent idea, so that you are not surprised by what you get.

    The base of a flauta is a tortilla, which can be small or burrito sized, depending on the inclination of the cook. Fresh tortillas are preferable, since they are more flexible and flavorful. Some people distinguish between flautas and taquitos, a similar dish, claiming that flautas are made from flour tortillas and taquitos are made from corn tortillas. However, the terms are often used interchangeably, and some people believe that taquito is a term coined in California, rather than a true Mexican Spanish word.

    The filling is often made from shredded beef or chicken, although pork flautas are not unheard of. It may also be heavily spiced with chilies and tomatoes. After being deep fried, the flauta may be dressed with shredded cabbage, queso fresco, sour cream, tomatoes, salsa, or hot sauce. The fresh greenery helps to cut the somewhat greasy filling which can accompany fried foods. Flautas can also be eaten out of hand like a snack food. They should not be served cold, as the taste will be less than desirable.

    As is common with Mexican cuisine, there are several different versions of flautas available in Mexico, and these versions may be very different from the American variations served North of the border. Americans, for example, may simply deep fry burritos and term the resulting food a flauta, or they may make cheese filled vegetarian versions. This diversity is one of the things which makes Mexican food so interesting, since there are many regions of Mexico, all with unique culinary traditions.

  5. KevinRoss said

    November 6, 2009 @ 11:33 am

    I believe they are like a larger softer taquito or rolled taco.

  6. Anonymous said

    November 6, 2009 @ 11:48 am

    Rhonda Evans said
    November 6, 2009 @ 11:17 am

    Could someone explain what Flauta is? I’ve never heard of it in all my 20-something years.

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    no dunking and they are fried, I can already predict sore gums after event. But I can’t wait!

  7. NReda said

    November 6, 2009 @ 12:05 pm

    It’s basically a small, rolled piece of tortilla deep fried with a small amount of meat inside. Crunchy on the edges, greasy all over, and tasty. I think of it as a short, fat taquito.

  8. Rhonda Evans said

    November 6, 2009 @ 1:36 pm

    Thanks for the info guys. It sounds tough to eat.

  9. spraymucus said (Registered July 1, 2009)

    November 6, 2009 @ 2:51 pm

    think of it as a mexican egg roll. with any food im sure the lighter its fried the easier to eat, the longer it’s fried the harder to get down.

  10. NReda said

    November 6, 2009 @ 5:13 pm

    The “Mexican egg roll” is a perfect analogy. I wish I thought of it!

  11. NReda said

    November 6, 2009 @ 5:16 pm

    But from the qualifiers, dunking was perfectly legal. A four-minute contest is incredibly tight though.

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