Tortilla Santiagueña

Tortilla Santiagueña, a cherished recipe from the Santiago del Estero region in Argentina, is a delightful flatbread perfect for enjoying with a warm cup of mate. This rustic and simple flatbread, enhanced with the earthy richness of homemade rendered fat and optional crispy chicharrón, is a perfect snack on a cold day.

Ingredients

🌾 250g Common Flour, 3 ceros (no brand specified)
💧 100 cm³ Hot Water
🧈 75 cm³ Rendered Beef/Pork Fat, homemade
🧂 1 teaspoon Salt (no brand specified)
🥓 A handful of Chicharrón, crispy cracklings from rendered fat, optional

Instructions

1- Prepare Salt Mixture:

• Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 100 cm³ of hot water using a metal spoon. A spoon with a comfortable blue and yellow handle is ideal for this task.

2- Make Dough:

• In a glass bowl, mix 250g of common flour with the salted hot water and 75 cm³ of melted fat. Stir until a cohesive dough forms with a spoon.

3- Knead Dough:

• Transfer the dough onto a clean surface or keep it in the bowl. Knead by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

4- Divide Dough:

• Divide the dough into three equal portions with a knife.

5- Optional Chicharrón Filling:

• For one portion, flatten the dough slightly with your hands. Place a handful of finely chopped chicharrón in the center. Fold the edges to enclose the filling, then reshape it into a ball. Use a wooden board for chopping the chicharrón.

6- Flatten Dough:

• Use your hands and a wooden rolling pin to flatten each dough ball into a circle about 3 to 4 millimeters thick.

7- Preheat Griddle:

• Heat a griddle or plancheta over medium heat, preparing for an even cook.

8- Cook Tortillas:

• Place the flattened tortillas on the hot griddle. Cook slowly, turning occasionally.
• Use a fork to prick the surface of each tortilla to prevent excessive puffing.

9- Achieve Golden Perfection:

• Cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through, using a fork or knife for pricking.

Prep Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Cook Time: Slow cooking on medium heat (exact time may vary)
Total Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Equipment:

• AVUM brand measuring cup
• Metal spoon (blue and yellow handle)
• Knife
• Wooden rolling pin
• Griddle / Plancheta
• Fork

Cooking Tips

• No additional flour is needed when rolling out the dough.
• Ensure the chicharrón is finely chopped and soft for easy incorporation.

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Tortilla Santiagueña