World Flavors Cookbook

Huaraches de Asada

Oblong masa bases (shaped like a sandal) stuffed with beans, grilled, and topped with steak, cactus, and salsa.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 500g fresh corn masa
• 1/2 cup refried beans
• 200g carne asada (grilled steak), chopped
• Nopal (cactus) strips, grilled
• Salsa roja and salsa verde
• Crumbled cheese

Instructions

1. Form the masa into a large oblong shape. Make a channel and fill with beans, then seal.
2. Press into a large oval (sandal shape).
3. Cook on a griddle until firm, then lightly fry in oil.
4. Top with grilled steak, nopal strips, cheese, and both salsas (divorciados style).
5. Serve as a very large, filling street meal.