World Flavors Cookbook

Repocheta

Fried corn tortilla stuffed with cheese, shredded cabbage, and vinegar onion — a simple Nicaraguan street food staple.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 6 corn tortillas
• 200g queso fresco, crumbled
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/2 onion, sliced, soaked in lime juice
• Vinegar
• Oil for frying
• Salt

Instructions

1. Fill each tortilla with cheese.
2. Fold in half and secure with a toothpick.
3. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
4. Top with shredded cabbage and pickled onion.
5. Drizzle with vinegar.