World Flavors Cookbook

Catrachas

Fried corn tortilla rounds topped with refried beans and queso seco — the simplest, most Honduran snack, named after the national nickname.

Cuisine: Honduras

Ingredients

• 8 small corn tortillas, day-old
• 200g refried red beans
• 80g queso seco, grated
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Fry tortillas in hot oil until crispy.
2. Drain on paper.
3. Spread a generous layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
4. Top with grated queso seco.
5. Serve immediately while beans are warm and cheese is fresh.