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Cilantro-Lime Tostadas with Cotija
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Cilantro-Lime Tostadas with Cotija

★★★★★ 4.8 (407 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Tostadas with Cotija, balanced between sweet, salt and heat.

Prep
29 min
Cook
67 min
Servings
7
Difficulty
Advanced
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 1/4 cup white onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup lime
  • 3 cloves ground cumin
  • 1 tsp corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
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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