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garnaches

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Garnaches is a traditional dish originating from Belize and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It consists of small, fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, shredded cabbage, cheese, and often a type of meat or chicken. The dish is typically garnished with pickled red onion and served with a spicy habanero sauce. Garnaches is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer, and is a popular street food in its regions of origin.

queso fresco

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 8 small corn tortillas

  • 2 cups refried beans

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 cup shredded cabbage

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup diced onions

  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup salsa

  • Vegetable oil for frying

  • Salt to taste


Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Fry the tortillas in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

  3. Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.

  4. Top the beans with a layer of shredded chicken.

  5. Sprinkle the chicken with diced tomatoes, diced onions, and shredded cabbage.

  6. Top each garnacha with a sprinkle of queso fresco and chopped fresh cilantro.

  7. Serve the garnaches with salsa on the side for dipping.

  8. Season to taste with salt before serving.