Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLa PuertaEl Santo Sides Recipe

El Santo Sides Recipe

Inspired by La Puerta
Time1h
Serves4

Chipotle crema, Pickled jalapenos, Toreados, Crema, French Fries, Small guacamole, Medium guacamole, Rice, Refried beans, Rajas con crema

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Ingredients

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Chipotle Crema

Pickled Jalapenos

Toreados

Crema

French Fries

Rice

Refried Beans

Method

Chipotle Crema

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth.

Pickled Jalapenos

  1. 2

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add sliced jalapenos and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool and refrigerate.

Toreados

  1. 3

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add serrano peppers and cook until blistered and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.

Crema

  1. 4

    In a bowl, combine sour cream and lime juice. Mix until smooth.

French Fries

  1. 5

    Peel and cut potatoes into fries. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Fry potatoes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Guacamole

  1. 6

    In a bowl, mash avocados. Stir in lime juice, salt, diced onion, and diced tomato until combined.

Rice

  1. 7

    In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.

Refried Beans

  1. 8

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in refried beans and cook until heated through.

Rajas con Crema

  1. 9

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced poblanos and onion. Sauté until tender. Stir in sour cream and season with salt. Cook until heated through.

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