How to Make the Perfect Mexicano: A Crispy, Spicy Dutch Snack with a Smoky Twist

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner and bologna is often less expensive.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: pepperoni

Turkey salami is lower in fat; pepperoni is a budget-friendly option.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: no alternative

Cucumber slices offer a fresh crunch.

Add onions, bell peppers, ketchup manis, sambal, paprika, salt, white pepper, and minced garlic to a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Add breadcrumbs and half of the ground chicken and beef to the mixture in the food processor and blend until incorporated.

Shape the meat mixture into patties weighing 135 g each, making indentations with a spatula.

Refrigerate the shaped patties for at least an hour.

Preheat smoker to 85°C (185°F) and smoke the patties for a little over an hour until they take on a reddish color.

Heat avocado oil to 350°F (176°C) for frying.

Fry the smoked patties in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes until dark and crispy.

Remove fried patties and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

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