A Pati Jinich Recipe
Basic Tostadas
12 tostadas
Tostadas
Ingredients
- 12 corn tostadas
- 2 cups refried beans, warmed up
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup finely sliced iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 ripe Mexican avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup Mexican or Latin style cream
- 1 cup green tomatillo salsa, or your salsa of choice
- 1 cup Cotija, Fresco or Farmers Cheese, crumbled
To Prepare
- Place the tostadas on a large platter and all of the toppings and garnishes in separate bowls.
- For a complete basic tostada: Layer a couple tablespoons of refried beans on the tostada. Spread a couple tablespoons of shredded chicken, lettuce, and one or two slices each of avocado and tomato. Top it all with a tablespoon or so of crumbled cheese and cream. Drizzle some green salsa, if you wish, to your liking.
