World Flavors Cookbook

Chalupas Poblanas

Small corn tortillas lightly fried in lard, topped with salsa, shredded meat, and onion — a simple but addictive snack from Puebla.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 12 small corn tortillas
• 1 cup salsa verde or salsa roja
• 1 cup shredded chicken or pork
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced
• Lard for frying

Instructions

1. Heat lard on a hot griddle.
2. Dip the tortillas in the hot lard for a few seconds to soften and flavor.
3. Spread a spoonful of salsa over each tortilla.
4. Top with shredded meat and diced onion.
5. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is slightly crispy but the top is soft.
6. Eat immediately in groups of 3-5.