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Chipotle Tostadas with Lime Crema
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Chipotle Tostadas with Lime Crema

4.4 (152 ratings)

A Chipotle Tostadas, built on a slow, honest base, and served with Lime Crema.

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 1 lb white onion
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • 4 oz lime
  • 1/4 cup ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp corn tortillas
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the tostadas generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the tostadas and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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