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How To Make Tacos de Papa (Potato Tacos)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Toppings: salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them.
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Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cook until translucent.
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Add the mashed potatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined.
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Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Fry the tortillas for about 1 minute on each side, until they become slightly crispy.
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Remove the tortillas from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
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Place a spoonful of the potato mixture onto each tortilla. Fold in half and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Fry the filled tortillas until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
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Serve the potato tacos with your choice of toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 52g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 6g
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