Thursday, 4 December 2014

In the world kitchen, Mexico!



A Mexican diet relies on staples of beans, rice, corn tortillas, chilli  and fresh fruits. Tacos, fajitas, empanadas and quesadillas are a popular menu choice.

The Quesadilla is basically a Mexican style toastie made with 2 tortillas sandwiched together with filling of choice. Warmed through and served with guacamole and sour cream, it makes a delicious, light meal. Teamed with a margarita or 3 and you are in for a delightful time.

 BASIC QUESADILLAS WITH GUACAMOLE

INGREDIENTS
Quesadillas with guacamole
  • For the guacamole

  • 2-3½ avocados
  • 4-5 tomatoes
  • 2 red chillies
  • chopped spring onions
  • 1 good handful fresh coriander
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 squeeze lemon or lime juice

  • For the quesadillas

  • 2 big handfuls grated Cheddar 
  • chopped spring onions
  • 2 handfuls fresh coriander
  • 1 red pepper
  • red or green chillies
  • tortillas
  • sour cream to serve.
METHOD
Put ingredients for guacamole in food processor and chop until a chunky texture. 
Mix quesadilla ingredients together and sprinkle half a handful between two layers of tortillas. Fry in a non stick fry pan on medium heat for about a minute and a half on each side until the outside is really crispy with an oozy filling. Serve cut into quarters with guacamole and soured cream.

BUEN APETITO!



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