Baleada de Rajas
A recipe from Honduras.
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Nutrition (per serving)
520Calories
22 gProtein
40 gCarbs
22 gFat
8 gSugar
1050 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 4 Chiles Poblanos
- 1 cup Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Lard
- 1 cup Queso Fresco
- 8 Tortillas
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
Method
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes, then add onion and cook stirring occasionally until golden-brown, 6–8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in garlic, chiles poblanos, cilantro, and lard until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Place 2 tortillas on a flat surface and place a spoonful of the rajas mixture onto each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Fold the tortillas in half to enclose the filling, then press down gently to adhere.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and cook the baleadas until golden-brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the baleadas hot with sour cream and chopped cilantro on top.
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