Ingredients:
Diego’s packet of either White Corn Tortillas or Yellow Corn Tortillas
~500g Pork Carnitas Meat
Canola, vegetable, or olive oil (for frying the corn tortillas into crisp tostadas)
Pickled red onions or store-bought or drained fermented red cabbage
White cabbage, finely shredded
Sour cream, thinned with a bit of water
Favorite hot sauce (for serving on the taco/tostada under the meat)
Crumbled feta
Optional: Basic guacamole or 1 medium diced avocado
Optional sides: Mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans
Salsa verde or salsa
Instructions:
Prepare the Tostadas:
Line a plate or dish with paper towels to drain the tostadas after frying.
Heat the Oil:
In a medium pot or frying pan with at least a 7 cm depth, heat enough oil to fully submerge the tortillas. The oil should be heated to 177-180°C. Use a candy thermometer or another thermometer suitable for hot oil to check the temperature.
Fry the Tortillas:
Place 1 tortilla (depending on the size of your pot/pan) into the heated oil.
Using a metal spatula with holes, press down on the tortilla repeatedly to ensure it’s fully submerged in the oil.
Fry the tortilla for about 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
Use tongs or a spatula to remove the tostada and place it on the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add a dash of salt to the tostada while still hot.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, ensuring the oil maintains the proper temperature.
Prepare the Pork Carnitas:
While the tostadas are draining, warm up the Pork Carnitas (you can either reheat it in a pan or follow the instructions on Diego's website for full details).
Assemble the Tostadas:
Place the crispy tostadas on a serving platter.
Top each tostada with a generous portion of Pork Carnitas.
Add a layer of shredded white cabbage on top.
Garnish with pickled red onions or fermented red cabbage, and if desired, crumbled feta.
Add Optional Toppings:
For extra flavor, serve with a dollop of thinned sour cream, your favorite hot sauce, and either a small scoop of guacamole or diced avocado on top.
Serve:
Serve the tostadas with optional sides of Mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans, and add salsa verde or salsa on the side for an extra kick.
Let everyone build their own taco/tostada to their liking, using the ingredients placed on the table.
Note: For the full recipe or additional details, check out Diego's website. Enjoy your Pork Carnitas Tostadas!
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