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Tortitas de Espagueti

Cultural Context

Tortitas de Espagueti are a beloved Salvadoran dish, often enjoyed as a snack or light meal. They reflect the resourcefulness of home cooks, transforming leftover spaghetti into crispy fritters. Traditionally served with salsa or a side salad, these fritters showcase the creativity of Salvadoran cuisine. Today, they are popular in many households, adapting to various tastes and ingredients.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups spaghetti
2 large eggs
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup cheese
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1 medium bell pepper
1 medium carrot
1 teaspoon cumin

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

2

In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, eggs, and flour until well mixed.

3

Add chopped onion, garlic, cheese, parsley, bell pepper, carrot, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix until combined.

4

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

5

Scoop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet, flattening slightly.

6

Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

7

Remove fritters and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

8

Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti Fritters

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