The tortillas are lightly fried and then topped with refried beans, tomato salsa, cheese, and avocado, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
Servings 8Servings
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Belizean
Ingredients
8corn tortillas
1can refried beans16 oz
2cupsshredded cabbage
2cupsshredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
1/4cupfinely chopped red onion
1/4cupsour cream
1/4cupmayonnaise
2tbsplime juice
1tbspvegetable oil
1tspchili powder
Salt to taste
Equipment
skillet
Pan
Method
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt to create the creamy topping. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, fry each corn tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until crispy.
Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
In the same skillet, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warm.
To assemble the garnaches, spread a layer of warm refried beans over each crispy tortilla.
Add a layer of shredded cheese, followed by a layer of shredded cabbage, and finally, a dollop of the creamy topping.
One tip is to prepare the refried beans ahead of time to save time when assembling the garnaches. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried tortillas from the oil, so they don't get too greasy.Prepare the toppings ahead of time and store them in separate containers to make the assembly process quicker.