Cooking Classics: Entomatadas

Cooking Classics

The Technique

Entomatadas

There are a few ways by which classic Mexican entomatadas may be prepared. The dish consists of flash cooked corn tortillas that have been dipped in a flavorful salsa made with tomatoes, onion, garlic & peppers, then they are filled with meat & topped with fresh herbs, cheese or other ingredients. They are quite easy to pulled together when you have a smattering of pork or chicken lingering in the refrigerator. Learn how to make this filling traditional Mexican dish in your very own kitchen. 

Smoked Pork Entomatadas
makes 2 servings

3 cups Salsa Roja
6 {5-inch} corn tortillas
1/2 cup pulled & chopped Sweet Chili-Lime Smoked Pork Shoulder
1 Tbsp crumbled queso fresco
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish: Sliced jalapeños

Cook the Salsa Roja in an 8-inch skillet over Medium until simmering, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat. Meanwhile, warm the corn tortillas 10 to 15 seconds in a the microwave. Carefully swipe one tortilla at a time in the warm salsa then fold in half. Tuck a bit of the pork inside the tortilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas portioning three per plate. Drizzle a bit of additional Salsa Roja over the tortillas, if desired. Sprinkle the entomatadas with the queso fresco & the cilantro. Garnish, is desired. 

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How To Prepare Smoked Pork Entomatadas

Entomatadas may be prepared many different ways. Sometimes they are served with raw onion, avocado & with a side of beans. They may be filled with a variety of meats & served with crema or sour cream. The tortillas may be folded in half or rolled much like an enchilada, the choice is yours. 

 The Technique

Entomadtada translates to mean covered in tomato. The corn tortillas may be fried for a few seconds to warm them or placed in the microwave a few seconds so they are just pliable enough to fold yet not tear. They should be dunked in the Salsa Roja quickly too as submerging them for a spell will have them fall apart. Organize your workspace to create a bit of an assembly line & success will be yours.

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