PASTEL DE JAIBA 🦀 (cremoso, sabroso, ¡perfecto!) - Come como príncipe

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a good texture.

green mole sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade green salsa

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa verde

Store-bought salsa verde is often less expensive and readily available.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without the fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar creaminess at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine crab meat, sautéed onion and garlic, and eggs.

Add crushed corn tortillas and mix until well combined.

Stir in lime juice, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.

Grease a baking dish and pour the crab mixture into it.

Spread the mixture evenly and press down gently.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.

While baking, prepare the green mole sauce if not using store-bought.

Once baked, remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Serve slices topped with warm green mole sauce.

Garnish with avocado, tomato, lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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