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Tacos Dorados (Taquitos)

I use corn tortillas here, but I have seen this done with flour, too. Use any salsa you like on top, but mostly you will see a smooth guacamole or the pico de gallo you see in the picture. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken, pheasant, turkey, etc.
  • 1/2 cup salsa negra, hot sauce or other smooth sauce
  • 16 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups corn oil or other neutral vegetable oil
  • Salsa, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for garnish (optional)
  • Cotija or shredded cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 
  6. Serve with the salsa, cheese, sour cream or whatever makes you happy. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 363mg (10%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 215IU (4%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% 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.