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Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Yield: Serves 6-8
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| Tostadas take their name from their bases of toasted; that is, crisply fried; tortillas. They are variously topped with beans, lettuce, cheeses and, often, poultry or meat. In coastal towns like Veracruz, however, seafood stars, particularly the "citrus-cooked" seafood known as ceviche, a dish that some food historians believe was introduced to Mexico from Asia by Spanish galleon traders. |
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
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Easy Corn Tortillas
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DIRECTIONS
Scrub the mussels under cool running water and pull off and discard their beards. Discard any mussels that do not close to the touch.
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In a wide sauté pan, combine the wine and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Add enough mussels to the pan to cover the bottom in a single layer; cover, reduce the heat to medium and cook until they open, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift out the mussels and transfer to a bowl to cool. Cook the remaining mussels in batches in the same liquid, discarding any mussels that do not open. Reserve the cooking liquid for another use.
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Remove the mussels from their shells and place them in a nonaluminum bowl. Add the tomatoes, onion, olives, oregano, tomato and citrus juices, olive oil, salt and pepper and stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
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Meanwhile, pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a small frying pan and heat to 375 degrees F. on a deep-frying thermometer. Working with 1 tortilla at a time and using tongs, slip the tortilla into the oil and fry, turning once, until crispy but not browned, about 1 minute on each side. Let drain on paper towels while you fry the remaining tortillas.
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TO SERVE: Place the tortillas on individual plates. Divide the ceviche evenly among the tortillas, spooning it on top. Place a dollop of mashed avocado on each and serve.
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Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Serves 6-8
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| Carbohydrates, Total: |
28g |
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