Tacos De Canasta

Ingredients(for 3 tacos per person)

• 6 pieces Corn tortillas (Tortillas de maíz)
• 200g Chicken breast (Pechuga de pollo, cooked & shredded)
• 1 cup Potatoes (Papas, boiled & diced)
• 1/2 cup Onion (Cebolla, finely chopped)
• 50g Chorizo (Mexican chorizo, cooked & crumbled) - optional
• 1/2 cup Refried beans (Frijoles refritos)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (Aceite vegetal)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Sal)
• 1 piece Serrano pepper (Chile serrano, finely chopped) - optional
• 1/2 cup Lettuce (Lechuga, shredded for garnish) - optional
• 1/4 cup Salsa verde (For serving) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all fillings: Cook and shred chicken breast. Boil potatoes until tender, then dice. Cook chorizo and crumble. Sauté onion until translucent.

   10 minutes

   Use lean chicken and minimal oil for a healthier filling.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Lightly sauté potatoes and onions, then mix with shredded chicken and salt. Optionally, add chorizo or chopped serrano pepper for extra flavor.

   5 minutes

   Drain excess oil to reduce fat content.

3. 3

   Warm corn tortillas on a skillet to make them pliable. Fill each tortilla with your chosen filling: chicken-potato, beans, or chorizo.

   5 minutes

   Keep tortillas warm to prevent cracking when folding.

4. 4

   Fold tortillas into halves, creating taco shapes. Layer them in a large, clean basket lined with a cloth. Add layers of tacos, covering each layer with the cloth to retain heat.

   5 minutes

   Use a basket or insulated container to mimic traditional canasta steaming.