Yucatecan Tostadas (Salbutes) |
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Salbutes—crisp little handheld tortillas topped with shredded turkey, avocado, pickled onions, and cabbage or lettuce—are a popular street food in the Yucatán region of Mexico. Serve them for lunch or as a crisp and palate-refreshing snack after Thanksgiving. The sauce is quite hot, so use sparingly. (If you love heat, use 1 habanero chile, as is done in the Yucatán, instead of the 2 serranos.) Ingredients:
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced |
1 cup distilled white vinegar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
vegetable oil for frying |
8 corn tortillas (4 in. or 6 in.) |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 medium white or yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced |
1/2 teaspoon oregano |
2 cups shredded cooked turkey |
1 cup chicken broth |
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1 tablespoon orange juice |
1 avocado, sliced |
about 1 1/2 cups shredded green and/or red cabbage |
Directions:
1. In a small pan over high heat, cover red onion with cold water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and drain. Put red onion in a small bowl with vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 week covered and refrigerated.
2. To a small frying pan over high heat, add 1 in. of vegetable oil and heat to 375°. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add sliced white or yellow onion and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chiles, lime juice, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.
5. To assemble: Divide turkey-onion mixture among the 8 tortillas, then top each with avocado, cabbage, and drained pickled red onion (you will have extra onion; see Notes). Serve with serrano-citrus sauce.
6. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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