Tacos Dorados De Papa Recipe
three crispy taquitos with pureed potatoes, shredded organic iceberg, crema, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa
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Ingredients
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Taquito Filling
For the Taquitos
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
- 2
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool.
Assembling the Taquitos
- 3
Prepare Tortillas
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly warm corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side to make them pliable.
- 4
Fill and Roll
Place about 2 tablespoons of the potato filling in the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
Frying the Taquitos
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Taquitos
Carefully place the rolled taquitos in the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 7
Drain
Once fried, remove the taquitos and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving the Tacos Dorados
- 8
Assemble the Dish
Place three taquitos on a plate. Top with shredded iceberg lettuce, a drizzle of crema, crumbled queso fresco, and a generous spoonful of tomatillo salsa.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and crispy, and enjoy your Tacos Dorados de Papa!
