Ryan grew up with Tostadas as a weekly family tradition. They were inexpensive, easy and reasonably nutritious. In this video, Ryan shares his memories on this simple dish and why it’s so important to him.
How to Make Tostadas
Tostadas definitely vary from house to house, but the general concept is piling up toppings on a crispy corn tortilla. You can buy pre-made corn tortillas and fry them up, but I especially like the texture and flavor of homemade corn tortillas. Too, they only require two ingredients: masa harina and water.
We take you step by step for the corn tortillas in the video. They do take extra work but are worth the extra flavor.
Black Beans
As for the beans, I love making them in the pressure cooker. The detailed recipe is below, but one note is to make a personal decision on the level of spice. I use dried chiles de arbol in my beans, but if you’re not a fan of spice, go for some mild diced green chiles instead.
Pico de Gallo
In addition to a nice funky cotija cheese (a fresh Mexican cheese) I also like adding pico de gallo. Loads of fresh veggies, finished with some lime juice and avocado oil.
Thanks for pulling up a seat at our table and enjoying our family tradition. Have a family recipe you want to share? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear about it.
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