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Grilled Tostadas and Pickled Onion
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Grilled Tostadas and Pickled Onion

4.6 (305 ratings)

Grilled Tostadas and Pickled Onion -- layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
27 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 1 tbsp white onion
  • 2 tsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium lime
  • 1 lb ground cumin
  • a pinch corn tortillas
  • 4 oz kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the tostadas dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the tostadas, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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