World Flavors Cookbook

Tostadas de Tinga

Crispy fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce, finished with cream and cheese.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 8 crispy tostada shells
• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
• 1 cup tomato purée
• Toppings: Mexican crema, crumbled cheese, and avocado

Instructions

1. Sauté onions until very soft. Add chicken, chipotle, and tomato.
2. Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce is thick and flavorful (tinga).
3. Spread a layer of tinga on each tostada shell.
4. Top with a drizzle of crema, cheese, and a slice of avocado.
5. Serve as a crunchy, messy delight.