Catrachitas
(Catrachas)
Catrachitas is a popular Honduran snack consisting of deep-fried tortilla chips topped with hot sauce, cheese, and mashed refried beans. When served at home, the toppings can vary from one family to another, but in restaurants, catrachitas are usually served in a clay pot filled with melted cheese, mashed beans, and bits of sausage, similar to the Swiss fondue pot.
There is also a similar variation on catrachitas called de chilindrinas, consisting of deep-fried tortilla strips that are topped with cheese and hot tomato sauce.
Catrachitas Authentic recipe
According to the following recipe, catrachitas are made with homemade crispy tortillas, topped with smooth refried beans, zesty chimol, grated queso duro, fresh avocado, and tomato sauce. The recipe gives instructions on how to prepare the tortillas, refried beans, and chimol. However, if you'd like to make the basic version of catrachitas, exclude the chimol and the avocado topping. Because tortillas may get cold by the time you finish making the refried beans, it might be a good idea to do ... Read more
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