My mom takes care of an elderly lady, who makes these delicous "Tacos de Papa Con Queso", so my mom learned from her how to make them, and I learned from my mother, even though the lady is Salvadorian I'm pretty sure this is a Mexican dish.
These are delicous corn tortillas, stuffed with a mixture made of smooth potatoes and grated cheese, stuffed and lightly fried to a nice crisp.
These can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner they are all purpose :)
Ingredients:
-6 small potatoes
-Equal amount of shredded cheese (any cheese preferably a white colored one, we use "Queso Fresco" (Fresh Mexican Cheeeses), "Queso Ranchero", also "Monterey Jack", and "Queso Blanco" would work well.)
-1/2 teaspoon pepper
-1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder to taste
-1/2 an onion finely grated
-10 corn tortillas
-oil to pan-fry
Directions:
-Steam and peel the potatoes, by putting in a pot with very little water, bringing to a boil, cover lower heat simmer about 20-40 minutes
-Mash peeled potatoes mix in equal amounts of shredded cheese, season with salt and chicken bouillon. Mix well until kind of like a dough along with grated onion.
-Heat corn tortillas in a griddle, stuff with mixture and fold.
-Heat oil in a pan and lightly fry on each side until golden brown. Put on a plate with paper towels and then serve.
IMPORTANT: There are many side dishes you can choose from to accompany this.
Some sour cream along with any one of the following:
Mexican hot sauces like like "Slsa de Chile de Arbol" or "Salsa de Chile Verde"
http://nathanscomida.blogspot.com/2008/07/salsa-de-chile-verde-green-spicy-sauce.html
http://nathanscomida.blogspot.com/2008/07/salsa-de-chile-de-arbol-chile-de-arbol.html
Or Guacamole (Mexican Avocado Mash):
http://nathanscomida.blogspot.com/2008/07/guacamole-mexican-avocado-mash.html
Or simply some "Pico de Gallo" simple minced tomato, onion, green chili peppers, cilantro in equal amounts tossed with fresh lime juice and salt:
This blog is to share what I like and know how to cook. Anything from Mexican recipes taught to me by my mother to old fashioned traditional Cuban (Pre- Castro) and Spaniard cooking taught by my grandmother. Simply because it is what I've been exposed to. I learn plenty from friends, family, and other blogs. However often I wonder into other cuisines I am intrigued of and will share my finds of these. :)
Monday, July 28, 2008
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