Golden potato tacos
Golden potato tacos are a masterpiece of Mexican cuisine. You can spoil your family with this quick and easy recipe. Learn more about this delicacy below.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Selma Farms® Chipping Frying Potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for a spicy kick)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- 12 corn tortillas
- Toothpicks
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Chopped lettuce
- Tomato
- Grated cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa (such as salsa roja, salsa verde or guacamole)
Preparation
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In a large pot, boil the potatoes in salted water for about 10-15 minutes until tender.
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Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly.
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In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat, add the chopped onion, chopped garlic and cook until tender and fragrant.
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Add the cooked potatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, cook together for about 5 minutes, lightly mash some potatoes with a fork to give texture.
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Place about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture in the center of each tortilla.
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Roll up each tortilla and secure it with a toothpick at the end so it doesn’t split open when frying.
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In a large skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to submerge the tacos.
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When the oil is hot (approximately 180° C or 350° F), add the browned tacos.
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Fry until golden brown and crispy.
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Remove the browned tacos with a skimmer and place them on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Serve the potato tacos dorados with chopped lettuce, tomato, grated cheese, sour cream and sauces to taste.
