BELIZEAN GARNACHES

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I love this street vendor dish, although I wish I could try it right in Belize! Day old or stale corn tortillas are preferred as they have a lower moisture content and fry up better. There are other toppings that you can use on this but I like this traditional version. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red kidney beans (mashed or blended) or 1 cup black beans (mashed or blended)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
4 ounces cabbage, about 2 cups (shredded)
1 small onion (small dice)
1 medium carrot, grated
1/2 cup vinegar
habanero pepper, finely diced (optional, to taste)
1 lb corn tortilla
cooking oil (for frying)
1 cup hard cheese, grated (Asiago, Edam, or Dutch type)

Steps:

  • Mash or blend cooked beans, season with salt and pepper.
  • Put cabbage, onions and carrots in small bowl with vinegar.
  • Add habanero to veggies in vinegar if you want heat.
  • Fry tortillas until puffy and crisp.
  • Put beans on hot tortilla.
  • Cover with cabbage, onions, and carrots.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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