Sincronizada

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The sincronizada is a flour tortilla sandwich that bridges the gap between quesadilla and something entirely its own. Ham, cheese (traditionally Oaxaca), and vegetables slot between two tortillas, then the whole thing hits the griddle until the cheese melts and the edges turn crispy. It arrives cut into wedges, ready to be dressed with salsa, pico de gallo, or guacamole—a dish that looks familiar but tastes like its own thing.

What makes this version distinct

The quesadilla sincronizada (Spanish pronunciation: [kesaˈðiʝa siŋkɾoniˈsaða], "synchronized quesadilla") is a flour tortilla-based sandwich made by placing ham, vegetables (like tomatoes, onion, etc.) and a portion of cheese (most commonly Oaxaca cheese) between two flour tortillas. They are then grilled or even lightly fried until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crispy, cut into halves or wedges and served, usually with salsa and pico de gallo, avocado or guacamole on top. They are frequently confused with plain quesadillas, due to their resemblance to "quesadillas" sold in Mexico (U.S. quesadillas are usually made with flour tortillas rather than molded from masa in the Mexican style). Note however that despite the fact that it looks almost the same as a quesadilla, it is considered a separate 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 f

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