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This Macaroni Salad also known as Ensalada de Coditos (elbow pasta) is nostalgic and easy, made with a handful of affordable ingredients. This creamy and delicious salad can be made in less than 30 minutes.  

Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)

dry elbow macaroni

salt

mayonnaise

yogurt

mustard

salt (divided)

carrot (chopped)

peas

corn (kernels removed)

Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cool.

In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Boil 5 cups water and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook carrots for 6 to 7 minutes, then add peas and corn and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the peas begin to float. Drain and let cool.

Toss pasta in dressing and combine.

Add veggies and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Great job mija,  with the extra and different veggies. I have to make it this way next time I make my salad. Where do I find this great pasta?

These thick masa cakes have a slightly crisp exterior, a warm and tender interior, and are perfect for loading up with all your favorite toppings. Simply made with just 3 ingredients, these yummy little sopitos are the versatile, budget-friendly meal template you need to try.

Mexican Sopes Recipe

masa harina (corn flour)

shortening

water

In a mixing bowl combine the masa harina and salt. Add the shortening and rub in with your fingers so that it is evenly distributed. Add warm water and knead until mixture is smooth and slightly sticky. If the dough is dry add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Dough should be soft and moist like play-doh and not dry. Divide dough into 8 portions. Cover with a damp cloth to keep the dough soft and moist.

Line a tortilla press with plastic wrap. Place a ball of dough on the press and cover with another piece of plastic wrap and press down to form a little 1/4-inch-thick patty. Peel off the plastic wrap. (If you don’t have a tortilla press you can use a heavy skillet or pot to make the dough patties or use your hands to form a patty.) Repeat with remaining balls of dough.

Preheat a lightly greased comal (griddle) with olive oil on medium-high heat. Cook a patty on the comal for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side until dry.

While the partially cooked patty is still warm and as soon as you are able to handle it, pull the dough of the patty up and outward towards the edge, creating a little ridge of dough all the way around the circle to create a little “boat” or sope. Repeat with the remaining patties.

Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and cook sopes until lightly browned and slightly crispy on each side.

Fill each sope with the filling of your choice and garnish with your favorite toppings.

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Sopes are similar to corn tortillas but thicker with pinched edges to form a border.

How to Make Sopes

Crispy potato tacos are also known as “Tacos Dorados de Papa” or “Tacos de Papa” in Spanish. If you’re looking for a vegetarian taco recipe, try these crispy tacos stuffed with a flavorful and cheesy mashed potato mixture.

Crispy Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)

potatoes

butter (unsalted)

garlic (minced (optional))

paprika powder

queso Oaxaca (shredded)

canola oil (for frying tacos)

corn tortillas

Shredded cheese

Shredded iceberg

Salsa of your choice

Place the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large pot of water and boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium and continue to boil until potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Strain potatoes and put them back into the pot. Add butter, 1 tablespoon salt, garlic, if using, and paprika. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined and potatoes have a whipped consistency. Sprinkle in cheese and combine. Taste and add salt if needed. 

Heat corn tortillas until soft and pliable or on a hot griddle to prevent cracking. Lay tortilla flat and fill half with about 2 tablespoons of the mashed potatoes. Fold in half. Continue until all the tortillas have been filled.

Meanwhile heat the canola oil in a frying pan until very hot. Test oil by dipping an edge of the tortilla in the oil, if it sizzles it’s ready for the tacos.

Using tongs, carefully place about 3 to 4 tacos into the hot oil. If available, cover with a splatter screen to avoid the hot oil from splattering. Fry for about 2 minutes, just until tortilla looks crunchy, turn over and fry the other side.

Remove tacos from the oil and place on a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Continue to fry the rest of the tacos. 

Serve tacos with toppings of your choice, such as shredded iceberg lettuce, cheese, and salsa of choice.

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The best alternative for a vegetarian taco! So flavorful.  Will make again for sure!!

Delicious... not the healthiest but deliciously awesome!!

I have tried to make potato tacos before and it never came out how it did today with this recipe. The paprika is defiantly the key ingredient. Will be making these again :).

Love it!! This recipe really helped me perfect a childhood favorite.

My husband said I have to replace my old potato taco recipe with this one! I used garlic powder instead of fresh and the flavors are great. Thank you. 

Love the authentic Mexican recipes, thank you!

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Crispy potato tacos are also known as “Taquitos Dorados de Papa” or “Tacos de Papa” in Spanish. If you’re looking for a vegetarian taco recipe, try these crispy tacos stuffed with a flavorful and cheesy mashed potato mixture. This recipe needs to be on your rotating list of easy, cheap dinner ideas!

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