Tacos Dorados (Taquitos)
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Tacos Dorados (Taquitos)
Description
This recipe starts by mixing shredded cooked chicken (or similar poultry) with salsa negra or a smooth hot sauce to evenly coat the meat. Corn tortillas are dipped briefly in hot oil to soften, allowing them to be rolled without cracking. A thin layer of the meat filling is spread on one end of each tortilla, then rolled tightly and secured by frying seam-side down.
The taquitos are fried in hot oil in batches until golden and crisp on all sides. They are then drained on a cooling rack to maintain crunch. Tacos Dorados are typically served garnished with fresh salsa, sour cream, and cotija or shredded cheese, offering a satisfying combination of crisp texture and seasoned filling.
This dish functions well as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal and is versatile depending on the choice of protein and garnishes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken or pheasant, turkey, etc
- 1/2 cup Salsa negra or hot sauce or other smooth sauce
- 16 corn tortilla 6-inch
- 1 1/2 cups corn oil or other neutral vegetable oil
- salsa for garnish
- sour cream optional, for garnish
- cotija cheese optional, or shredded cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the shredded meat with the salsa or hot sauce, breaking up any large pieces. You need to roll a delicate tortilla around this, and you want no big lumpy bits.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Using tongs, dip the tortillas in the hot oil for a few seconds to soften them. Set them in a tray or plate.
- Put a tablespoon or two of the shredded meat in a thin rectangle on the first third of a tortilla. Wrap it up tightly, but gently, as the tortillas are tender at this point. Slide the taquito, seam side down, aside. Repeat with the remaining taquitos.
- Heat the oil to at least 325F, and ideally 350F. Using a thin spatula, slip the end of the spatula under the seam of a taquito and carefully place it in the hot oil, seam side down. Press on the top of the taquito for 10 seconds to hold it. Repeat with a few more taquitos. You will need to do this in batches so you can flip them.
- Set a cooling rack on a baking sheet and put that in the oven, setting the oven to "keep warm." After 1 to 2 minutes, turn your taquitos over and fry them on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes. Move them to the rack in the oven and repeat with the remaining taquitos.
- Serve with the salsa, cheese, sour cream or whatever makes you happy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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