Tortilla Jujeña

Dive into the heart of Argentine cuisine with this delightful Tortilla Jujeña recipe. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish combines a flaky homemade flatbread with a rich, savory filling, making it an irresistible choice for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Dough:
🌾 250 gr all-purpose flour
🐮 75 gr beef fat or butter
🧂 A pinch of salt
💧 Water sufficient to form a dough

Filling:
🍅 1 round tomato
🍖 100 gr cooked ham
🥓 100 gr salami
🧀 400 gr Barraza mozzarella cheese
🌿 1 bunch fresh basil
🌿 1 tsp oregano

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 250 gr of all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt. Add 75 gr of beef fat or butter. Use your fingers to crumble the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

2- Prepare the Filling:

• Slice 1 tomato, 100 gr of cooked ham, and 100 gr of salami into thin pieces.
• Grate or slice 400 gr of Barraza mozzarella cheese.
• Wash and pat dry a bunch of fresh basil leaves.

3- Assemble the Tortillas:

• Divide the rested dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle, around ½ cm thick.
• On one half of each dough circle, layer the tomato slices, followed by ham, salami, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. Sprinkle with oregano.

4- Cook the Tortillas:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 5 minutes on one side or until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes.

5- Serve:

• Slice and serve warm, allowing the melted cheese to stretch indulgently.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: Approximately 700 kcal per serving
Proteins: 28 gr per serving
Fats: 45 gr per serving
Carbohydrates: 45 gr per serving
Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Non-stick frying pan (e.g., Tefal)
• Rolling pin

Cooking Tips

• Allow the dough to rest properly for easier rolling and better texture.

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Tortilla Jujeña