Salbutes - Cooking with Flavors of Belize

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are nutritious, while pinto beans are often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess, while sour cream is a cost-effective substitute.

Mix 4 tablespoons of water with ricado to dilute.

Gradually add the ricado mixture to masa dough, kneading with hands until fully incorporated.

Section the dough into a few tablespoons and roll into balls.

Use a tortilla press with plastic or parchment paper to flatten the dough into tortillas.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Season boneless chicken breast with salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano.

Sear the chicken in the hot pan until browned, then remove it.

In the same pan, cook red onion until tender, adding vinegar to deglaze.

Add sliced jalapeno peppers to the onions and warm through.

Drop the pre-made tortillas into hot oil to fry until puffed and golden.

Drain the fried tortillas on a paper-lined plate.

Top the tortillas with shredded chicken, pickled onions, and fresh tomato wedges.

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