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Entomatadas de Queso

Cultural Context

Entomatadas de Queso are a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, originating from the traditional use of tortillas and fresh ingredients. They reflect the vibrant flavors and culinary heritage of Mexico, often served as a comforting meal. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms across the globe, showcasing the versatility of Mexican cooking.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 and 1/4 cups Masa Arina
1 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 cups warm water
4 Roma tomatoes
1 small piece of onion
3 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño
cooking oil
ground cumin
chicken bouillon powder
Mexican sour cream
queso fresco
onion

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Cottage cheese provides lower fat content while maintaining creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with lower cost.

1

Make corn tortillas from scratch by mixing 2 and 1/4 cups Masa Arina with 1 teaspoon salt and warm water until a dough forms.

2

Cover the dough with cling film and let it rest.

3

In a preheated pan, add cooking oil and sauté 4 halved Roma tomatoes, 1 small piece of onion, and 3 cloves of garlic until soft.

4

Add 3/4 to 1 cup of water and boil for about 10 minutes.

5

Puree the mixture in a blender, adding ground cumin and chicken bouillon powder to taste before returning it to the pan to keep warm.

6

Press the dough into flat discs and cook on a heated griddle until puffed and cooked through.

7

Lightly fry the tortillas to maintain texture before dipping them into the tomato salsa.

8

Fill the tortillas with queso fresco and fold them over.

9

Garnish with Mexican sour cream and onion before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

pangriddleblender

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Cheese Entomatadas
Local Name: Entomatadas de Queso

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