Tostada With Chorizo

Serves: 5

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

42

Sweetness

57

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 large

Tortilla

Directions:

1

Pour the oil into a large pot, to a depth of 2 to 3 inches, and heat to 375 degrees F

2

Drop in 1 tortilla at a time and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes, turning once

3

Remove with tongs, shake off excess oil and transfer to paper towels to drain

4

Repeat for all tortillas

5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over moderate heat

6

Add the chorizo and saute for 3 minutes, or until browned

7

Spoon out excess fat

8

Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden

9

Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute to release its aroma

10

Add the tomatoes saute an additional minute

11

Remove from the heat and stir in the anejo cheese

12

To serve, spoon warm chorizo mixture onto crisp tortillas and top with shredded lettuce