Garnaches

Indulge in the flavors of Belize with this classic street food favorite—Garnaches. Crispy fried corn tortillas form the base of this vibrant dish, topped with a rich red bean sauce, fresh cabbage mixture, and a sprinkle of creamy cheese. Customize it with tangy ketchup or a spicy homemade pepper sauce for an authentic taste of Belize.

Ingredients

🌽 6 corn tortillas, yellow corn preferred
🌰 2 cups red beans, prepared into a sauce
🥬 1 small cabbage, finely shredded
🧅 1 white onion, diced
🌿 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
🍋 1 fresh lime, juiced
🧀 1 cup Dutch cheese, grated; Happy Cow cheese as an alternative
🛢️ 1 cup cooking oil, for frying tortillas
🌶️ 1 homemade pepper sauce, optional
🍅 1 ketchup, optional, squeeze bottle

Instructions

1- Prepare the Tortillas:

• Heat cooking oil in a cast-iron frying pan over medium heat.
• Fry each corn tortilla until light golden and slightly crispy.
• Use metal tongs to handle them and drain excess oil on paper towels.

2- Make the Cabbage Topping:

• In a Pyrex mixing bowl, combine finely shredded cabbage, diced white onion, and chopped cilantro.
• Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.

3- Grate the Cheese:

• Use a metal box grater to grate the Dutch cheese or Happy Cow cheese finely.

4- Assemble the Garnaches:

• Place the fried tortillas on decorative serving plates.
• Spoon a generous layer of the prepared red bean sauce onto each tortilla.
• Add a portion of the cabbage mixture on top of the bean sauce.
• Sprinkle grated cheese over the vegetables.

5- Add Condiments (Optional):

• Serve with homemade pepper sauce and/or ketchup to taste.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 garnaches
Calories: Approx. 180 per serving
Nutrition per Serving: Protein 7g, Fat 6g, Carbohydrates 25g
Equipment: Cast-iron frying pan, metal tongs, chef's knife, white plastic cutting board, Pyrex mixing bowl, small white ceramic bowls, metal box grater, aluminum pot with lid, decorative serving plates, spoon

Cooking Tips

• Using yellow corn for the tortillas and red beans for the sauce is traditional and highly recommended.
• While Dutch cheese is preferred, Happy Cow cheese is a viable option, especially popular in some regions of Belize.
• Experiment with the garnish; while ketchup is popular in some Belizean regions, it’s optional.

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