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Cheesy Nachos with Salsa

Cultural Context

Nachos originated in Mexico, specifically in the border town of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, during the 1940s. They were created by Ignacio 'Nacho' Anaya, who served them to American soldiers. This dish has since evolved into a popular snack and party food, often enjoyed in various forms across the globe, particularly in the United States.

MexicanMXappetizer
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups corn flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
salt
water
butter
grated cheese
chili powder
tomato
achari mirch
pepper
lemon juice
coriander

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option and more budget-friendly.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

More nutritious and economical.

1

Prepare the dough with 2 cups corn flour, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and salt, adding water as needed.

2

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

3

Roll the dough into thin rounds like chapati.

4

Prick the rolled dough with a fork to prevent puffing during frying.

5

Cut the rolled dough into nacho shapes.

6

Deep-fry the nachos in medium-hot oil until they turn golden brown and crunchy.

7

For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a pan and add all-purpose flour, cooking for about a minute on low flame.

8

Add grated cheese and chili powder to the butter and flour mixture, stirring until smooth.

9

Prepare pico de gallo by chopping tomato, achari mirch, and coriander, adding pepper and lemon juice to taste.

10

Serve the nachos with cheese sauce and pico de gallo.

Cooking Techniques

bakedlayered

Equipment Needed

frying panrolling pincutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

NachosNacho Platter
Local Name: Nachos con queso y salsa

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