Garnachas Recipes

BEAN GARNACHAS

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
• Chop the tomatoes.
• In large skillet, combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, beans, garlic, jalapeños and cumin.
• Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, till thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Add chicken.
• Arrange tortillas in a single layer on grill or another skillet.
• Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla.
• Top with cheese.
• Cook about 3 minutes or until bottom of tortilla browns and cheese melts.
• Garnish with lettuce and avocado if desired.

GARNACHAS

Steps:

• For the refried beans: Saute the onions in the oil in a small pan over medium heat until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the beans in the pan and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. As the beans are cooking, mix and smash them until a mashed consistency forms. They should be smooth and fully mashed.
• For the corn tortillas: Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Fry the corn tortillas individually until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• For the garnachas: Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the refried beans on the crispy corn tortillas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese over the beans. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the ketchup over each garnache.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Cook the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and instant coffee in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until smooth and warm, stirring occasionally.

GANACHE I

Steps:

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a large stainless steel bowl.
• In a large, high sided saucepan, heat cream over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to boil. At this point, the cream will want to boil over, so keep an eye on it! Immediately remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate.
• Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Cool completely and then store in refrigerator. Ganache can be reheated in a stainless steel bowl over hot, but not boiling, water.

BELIZEAN GARNACHES

Steps:

• Mash or blend cooked beans, season with salt and pepper.
• Put cabbage, onions and carrots in small bowl with vinegar.
• Add habanero to veggies in vinegar if you want heat.
• Fry tortillas until puffy and crisp.
• Put beans on hot tortilla.
• Cover with cabbage, onions, and carrots.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.

GANACHE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chocolate. A serrated knife is best for the job; its sawlike teeth grab the chocolate, breaking it up.
• Bring cream just to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate, and add salt. Let stand for 10 minutes (don't stir -- doing so will cool the ganache too quickly, making it grainy).
• Stir with a whisk until smooth and shiny to break up any pieces and emulsify cream and chocolate.
• Chocolate will often settle on the bottom or sides of the bowl. Scrape the dish with a rubber spatula to incorporate all of it.
• To make a whipped filling or frosting: Let ganache cool to room temperature, stirring often, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Beat it with a mixer on medium-high speed until paler and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. (This will yield about 2 cups.) Transfer to a disposable pastry bag with a large opening and use it as a filling for mini whoopie pies or spread it over cupcakes.

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Place the chocolate into a medium bowl. Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil, pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the rum if desired.
• Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring over a cake. Start at the center of the cake and work outward. For a fluffy frosting or chocolate filling, allow it to cool until thick, then whip with a whisk until light and fluffy.