World Flavors Cookbook

Salbutes

Puffed fried masa rounds topped with shredded turkey or chicken, pickled onion, and avocado — the street food of northern Belize.

Cuisine: Belize

Ingredients

• 300g masa harina
• Water and salt to make soft dough
• Oil for deep frying
• 200g shredded roasted chicken or turkey
• Pickled red onion (onion, lime juice, salt)
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Shredded cabbage
• Hot sauce

Instructions

1. Make masa dough: soft but not sticky.
2. Shape into small balls. Flatten to 8cm discs.
3. Deep fry in hot oil. The tortilla will puff immediately.
4. Fry until light golden.
5. Top with chicken, cabbage, pickled onion, and avocado.
6. Drizzle with hot sauce.