Rooster Tostadas

Crunchy tostada shells are piled excessive with refried beans, tender hen, and an array of vibrant toppings for a flavor-packed dish in solely 20 minutes. Shredded rotisserie hen, tossed with spicy, smoky salsa macha, is the important thing to this speedy weeknight dinner. Lean on canned black beans for a straightforward refried bean shortcut.

What’s a tostada?

Tostada, that means “toast” in Spanish, is a flat and crispy corn tortilla that will get piled with toppings. Some say that tostadas originated in Oaxaca, Mexico, as a solution to make the most of stale corn tortillas, however the actual origins are unclear. Tostadas will be topped with something from grilled meats and refried beans to grilled greens or recent seafood ceviche. 

What’s salsa macha?

Salsa macha is a spicy and smoky condiment that originated in Veracruz, Mexico. It’s usually made with dried chiles, nuts, seeds, garlic, and oil. Salsa macha is offered at most grocery shops or on-line at masienda.com. Attempt it drizzled over tostadas, tacos, or fried eggs.

Notes from the Meals & Wine Check Kitchen

For those who go for cooking dried beans (quite than utilizing canned), reserve the cooking liquid. It’s tremendous flavorful; that starchy liquid is nice for including to refried beans rather than water.

Recommended pairing

Pair this crunchy, flavor-packed tostada dinner with a fruity, medium-bodied rosé. Attempt Fossil Level Grenache Rosé.