Yucatecan Tostadas Salbutes Recipes

SALBUTES, A YUCATECAN TORTILLA

Steps:

• For the Masa:.
• Mix the first four ingredients until they are well blended.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal size balls and press them lightly in a wax paper lined tortilla press.
• They should be smaller and thicker than regular tortillas, about 1/8" thick and 2 1/2 " in diameter.
• In a deep skillet, fry them on both sides in hot oil, they will inflate as they cook.
• Remove each one as it inflates and drain well on paper towels.
• For the Pickled Red Onions:.
• Place onions in a sauce pan, add water to cover, bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Place the onions in a glass container with lime juice, dried oregano and salt and pepper.
• Allow to sit for several hours before serving, they keep for one week refrigerated.
• Assemble Salbutes:.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with cabbage, salt and peppr to taste.
• Top each salbute with a layer of cabbage, then pickled red onion, then slices of avocado, and top with a tomato slice.
• Serve immediately.

BELIZEAN STYLE SALBUTES

Steps:

• To a small frying pan over high heat, add 1 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add sliced onion and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes to let flavors blend.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chiles, lime juice, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons salt. Set aside.
• To assemble: Divide turkey-onion mixture among the 8 tortillas, then top each with avocado, cabbage. Serve with serrano-citrus sauce.

YUCATECAN TOSTADAS (SALBUTES)

Steps:

• 1. In a small pan over high heat, cover red onion with cold water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and drain. Put red onion in a small bowl with vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 week covered and refrigerated. 2. To a small frying pan over high heat, add 1 in. of vegetable oil and heat to 375°. Fry tortillas, one at a time, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. 3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add sliced white or yellow onion and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until onions are soft, about 4 minutes. Add oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add turkey and broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a steady simmer, and cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes to let flavors blend. 4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chiles, lime juice, orange juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside. 5. To assemble: Divide turkey-onion mixture among the 8 tortillas, then top each with avocado, cabbage, and drained pickled red onion (you will have extra onion; see Notes). Serve with serrano-citrus sauce. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving. Note: Salbutes are best served on 4- to 6-in. tortillas, which make them much easier to pick up and eat. Look for the tortillas in large packs (they freeze well) at Latin American markets or in supermarkets with substantial Latin-food departments. Use leftover pickled red onion on sandwiches or salads.