Ingredients:

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

• ~500g Mexican Shredded Beef

• 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

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tostadas:

   • Line a plate or dish with paper towels to drain 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 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.

3. 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.

4. Prepare the Mexican Shredded Beef:

   • While the tostadas are draining, warm up the Mexican Shredded Beef (you can either reheat it in a pan or follow the instructions on Diego's website for full details).

5. Assemble the Tostadas:

   • Place the crispy tostadas on a serving platter.

   • Top each tostada with a generous portion of Mexican Shredded Beef.

   • Add a layer of shredded white cabbage on top.

   • Garnish with pickled red onions or fermented red cabbage, and if desired, crumbled feta.

6. Add Optional Toppings:

   • For extra flavour, serve with a dollop of thinned sour cream, your favorite hot sauce, and either a small scoop of guacamole or diced avocado on top.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the tostadas with optional sides of Mexican rice and Mexican pinto beans.

   • 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 Mexican Shredded Beef Tostadas!