Panuchos
Panuchos are a traditional Yucatecan snack featuring a fried tortilla filled with black beans, topped with shredded turkey or chicken, pickled red onion, and avocado. They are savory, satisfying, and offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 50 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 469 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
tortillas
- 1,5 tassamasa harina
- 1,25 tassawater, warm
- 0,5 ctsalt
filling
- 1 tassablack beans, cooked and mashed
frying
- 2 tassavegetable oil, for frying
topping
- 1 uchicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 0,5 ured onion, thinly sliced and pickled
- 1 uavocado, sliced or diced
garnish
- 1 ulime, cut into wedges(opcional)
Estris
comal · tortilla press · deep pot · slotted spoon · skillet · large bowl · wire rack
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Combine the masa harina and salt in a large bowl.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Gradually add the warm water to the masa harina mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Adjust water as needed; the dough should not be sticky.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
Uns 2 min
- 4
Press each dough ball into a thin tortilla using a tortilla press or by hand between two pieces of plastic wrap.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Aim for tortillas about 5-6 inches in diameter.
- 5
Heat a comal or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, until lightly cooked but still soft.
Uns 8 min
Nota de cuina: Do not fully cook the tortillas at this stage.
- 6
Carefully make a small incision along the edge of each warm tortilla to create a pocket.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Use a paring knife and be gentle to avoid tearing.
- 7
Spoon a small amount of mashed black beans into the pocket of each tortilla, spreading it gently.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Don't overfill, or the tortilla may break.
- 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
- 9
Carefully fry the bean-filled tortillas, one or two at a time, for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
Uns 8 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the oil is hot enough to prevent the tortillas from becoming greasy.
- 10
Remove the panuchos from the oil and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Top each panucho with shredded chicken, pickled red onion, and sliced avocado.
Uns 3 min
- 12
Serve immediately with a lime wedge, if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 469kcal
- Proteïnes
- 21,9g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 49,2g
- Greixos
- 22,2g
- Fibra
- 9,7g
- Sucre
- 1,3g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Panuchos are best eaten fresh, but leftover components can be stored separately.
Reheat tortillas in a dry skillet until crisp, then assemble with fresh toppings.