Uruguayan TORTAS FRITAS: #videoonrequestchallenge

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

Microwave water for yerba mate tea.

Use yerba mate tea bags instead of loose leaf.

Prepare tortas fritas dough from scratch using flour, baking soda, salt, milk, lard, and butter.

Knead the dough until the consistency feels right.

Roll out the dough and cut it into shapes, making holes in the center.

Fry the tortas fritas in hot oil until golden brown.

Prepare dolce de leche by heating full-fat milk and sugar, stirring until it thickens.

Serve tortas fritas with dolce de leche and yerba mate tea.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens