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Weeknight Tostadas in Adobo
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Weeknight Tostadas in Adobo

4.9 (369 ratings)

Weeknight Tostadas in Adobo -- simple ingredients treated with real care.

Prep
17 min
Cook
57 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • a pinch white onion
  • 4 oz fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup corn tortillas
  • 3 cloves 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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