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Grilled Tostadas with Cotija
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Grilled Tostadas with Cotija

★★★★★ 4.9 (478 ratings)

Our Tostadas leans on white onion and patience: the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, then finished with Cotija.

Prep
28 min
Cook
56 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb tostadas
  • 4 oz white onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lime
  • 1 cup ground cumin
  • 3 cloves corn tortillas
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the tostadas generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the tostadas and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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