TORTILLAS FRITAS CON QUESILLO AL ESTILO SALVADOREÑO

quesillo cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

salsa roja

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Salsa verde is often lighter and can be less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber.

Prepare the tortillas (the creator mentions having a separate video for this).

Use 1 pound of quesillo cheese, which can be substituted with mozzarella cheese.

Chop loroco and mix it with the quesillo cheese for flavor.

Finely chop half of a jalapeño and mix it with the quesillo cheese (optional for spiciness).

Fold the tortillas with quesillo cheese and optional loroco or jalapeño inside.

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan until hot (the creator mentions the oil should be hot enough).

Fry the tortillas until golden brown and crispy, turning them to ensure even cooking.

Remove the fried tortillas and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve the tortillas with toppings: sour cream, salsa roja, avocado, and a salad made of finely chopped red onion, radish, cucumber, and lettuce.

Garnish the plate with the salad and serve with lime on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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