Ingredients:

• Diego’s packet of either White Corn Tortillas or Yellow Corn Tortillas

• 500g Chicken Carnitas Meat

• Canola, vegetable, or olive oil (for frying the corn tortillas into crisp tostadas)

• Pickled red onions (or use 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: Mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans

• Salsa verde or salsa fresca for topping

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tostadas:

   • Line a plate or dish with paper towels to drain off the tostadas after frying.

2. Heat the Oil:

   • In a medium pot or frying pan (with at least a 7 cm depth), heat enough oil to fit the tortillas, aiming for a temperature of 177-180°C. Use a candy thermometer or another recommended thermometer to check the oil temperature.

3. Fry the Tortillas:

   • Place 1 tortilla (depending on the size of the pot/pan) into the heated oil.

   • Use a metal spatula with holes to press down on the tortilla(s) repeatedly to ensure they are fully submerged in the oil.

   • Fry for approximately 2 minutes until the tortillas turn golden in color.

   • Using tongs or a spatula, remove the tostada from the oil and place it on the paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add a dash of salt to each tostada.

   • Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, making sure the oil returns to the proper temperature before frying the next batch.

4. Prepare the Chicken Carnitas:

   • While the tostadas are draining, warm the Chicken Carnitas Meat (either by reheating it in a pan or in the microwave).

5. Assemble the Tostadas:

   • Place the fried tostadas on a serving platter.

   • Spread a thin layer of thinned sour cream on each tostada.

   • Add a generous portion of the Chicken Carnitas Meat on top of the sour cream.

   • Top with pickled red onions (or fermented red cabbage), shredded white cabbage, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta.

   • If desired, add a spoonful of guacamole or top with diced avocado.

   • Serve with salsa verde or salsa fresca and optional Mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans.

6. Serve:

   • Enjoy your delicious tostadas with family and friends, allowing everyone to build their own tostada with the ingredients provided!

Note: For the full recipe of the chicken carnitas or any additional instructions, visit Diego's website. Enjoy your meal!