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Torta de Huevo (Egg Fritters)
Torta de Huevo are Egg Fritters in Red Chile Sauce. These are a traditional Lenten dish in New Mexico, often eaten on Good Friday. Omit the shrimp and they become a perfect meal for vegetarians!
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Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
New Mexican
Servings
6
6 oz.
Calories
145
kcal
Ingredients
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Torta de Huevo
3
eggs
separated
3
cloves garlic
finely minced
1
Tbsp.
unbleached flour
½
tsp.
salt
½
tsp.
baking powder
½
pkg.
shredded shrimp
(optional)
2
squirts
non-stick cooking spray
Red Chile Sauce
1-
14 oz.
container water
1-
14 oz.
container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile
2
Tbsp.
Tbsp. vegetable oil
3
Tbsp.
unbleached flour
¼
tsp.
BUENO® Oregano
crushed
2
cloves garlic
finely minced
1
tsp.
salt
1
tsp.
sugar
Instructions
Torta de Huevo
Beat egg whites until stiff. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks.
3 eggs
Combine beaten egg whites, beaten egg yolks, garlic, flour, salt, baking powder and shrimp. Fold together lightly, by hand.
3 cloves garlic,
1 Tbsp. unbleached flour,
½ tsp. salt,
½ tsp. baking powder,
½ pkg. shredded shrimp,
2 cloves garlic
Lightly coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat.
2 squirts non-stick cooking spray
Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto heated skillet. Cook both sides over medium heat until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Proceed to Red Chile Sauce.
Note: You may also fry tortas in vegetable oil.
Red Chile Sauce
Heat water in saucepan over low to medium heat.
1- 14 oz. container water
Add frozen red chile and cook about 10-15 minutes.
1- 14 oz. container BUENO® Frozen Red Chile
Meanwhile, heat oil over low heat in medium skillet. Add flour. Stir constantly to make a golden brown roux.
2 Tbsp. Tbsp. vegetable oil,
3 Tbsp. unbleached flour
Stir red chile puree into roux.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir and bring to a slow boil.
¼ tsp. BUENO® Oregano,
1 tsp. salt,
1 tsp. sugar
Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. For Torta De Huevo only: drop prepared tortas into the sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition
Calories:
145
kcal
Carbohydrates:
19
g
Protein:
6
g
Fat:
8
g
Saturated Fat:
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
Trans Fat:
0.04
g
Cholesterol:
93
mg
Sodium:
570
mg
Potassium:
57
mg
Fiber:
3
g
Sugar:
2
g
Vitamin A:
139
IU
Vitamin C:
1
mg
Calcium:
48
mg
Iron:
1
mg
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