So now that I’ve finally determined how to make a passable corn tortilla at home, I’ve been craving a Pachuca chalupa. In Pachuca, on the street that had no name, there was a wall that occasionally opened its window to the alley to offer up chalupas and tamales. The chalupas, once assembled, sizzled on a old cast iron grill that had the flavour of a well-seasoned pan (and probably lard). My attempt came close, but the chalupas weren’t near spicy enough, nor did they have the dirty grill taste that kept us coming back for more.
After preparing tortillas, I spread some homemade refried beans on the bottom, topped with some shredded chicken and green salsa. And then because there wasn’t any queso fresca at my local store, I used halloum cheese instead. The chalupas got fried until crispy, and served with extra green salsa.
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Nice site – I wondered when you might eventually start one of these – I’ll be watching for the nerdy stuff.
Good luck……….
Exciting! I’ve bookmarked you, so i look forward to reading more.
hehehe, very nice BUT, chalupas aren’t made with beans, use mashed potatoes instead…, the tortillas ain’t too crispy.., just a bit.., and use less chicken on each, much less! hehehe,
greetings from Pachuca!!!
Thanks for the tips! Potatoes? I wouldn’t have guessed! I’ll try it next time.
Hey Dear – great idea and I love the look of your blog! Good luck with it and I’ll be checking it out periodically! I look forward to your ideas, etc.!
lol You’re such a geek and I love you for it! Great site!!!
Welcome to the world of blogging Jo. I kept a food blog for a year, and it was a great experience. I’ll be following your feed!
Deanna
Was that your fb 365 days of food? I checked it out whenever I logged on; so many food ideas. Anyhow, I miss you! Let me know next time you’re in town or drop a line sometime, let me know how you’re doing.