Garnaches
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The Tale of Garnaches
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Garnaches, small fried corn tortillas topped with refried beans, cheese, and cabbage, reflect the Mestizo culinary influence carried into Belize from the neighboring Yucatán region of Mexico. They're a popular, inexpensive snack food found at markets and street stalls throughout the country.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 onion, pickled in vinegar
- Hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- 1Fry the corn tortillas in hot oil until crisp, then drain on paper towels.
- 2Spread a layer of warm refried beans over each fried tortilla.
- 3Top with shredded cabbage and grated cheese.
- 4Scatter diced tomato and pickled onion over the top.
- 5Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crisp.
- 6Pass hot sauce at the table.
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