Mexican tortilla salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Serrano chilies, -- seeded
Date: 09/26/96

Directions

5 c plus 3 tablespoons corn oil, : divided

16 corn tortillas, --

: julienned;

½ c cooked, drained black beans ½ c ¼-inch diced jicama

½ c ¼-inch diced red bell

: pepper

½ c ¼-inch diced yellow bell : pepper

1½ TB fresh lime juice

1 TB finely chopped fresh

: cilantro

: and finely chopped

: Salt

Heat 5 cups corn oil to 325 degrees in a deep fryer or high-sided saucepan. When hot, add half of the tortilla strips. Stirring constantly, fry for 35 seconds or until crisp. Do not overcook or tortillas will lose their color and burn. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

In a large bowl combine beans, jicama, bell peppers, 3 tablespoons corn oil, lime juice, cilantro and chilies; season to taste with salt and toss to mix. Gently toss in tortilla threads, being careful not to break them but making sure they are well coated with dressing.

Serve immediately.

* Red and blue corn tortillas may be found at Mexican markets or specialty food stores

Recipe By :CHEF DU JOUR DEAN FEARING SHOW #DJ9065

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