Spicy Thai Tostada
A fusion twist on traditional tostadas, featuring spicy Thai flavors. This dish combines crunchy tostadas with crunchy vegetables and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- β4 tostadascorn tortillas
- β1/2 cup sugarfor balancing sweetness
- β1 teaspoon red chili flakesfor spicy kick
- β2 tablespoons lime juicefor acidity
- β1 tablespoon fish sauce (free alternative)for umami flavor
- β1 medium cucumberfor crunch
- β1 medium carrotfor crunch
- β1/4 cup red onionfor crunch
- β1/4 cup cilantrofor freshness
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
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2. Arrange tostadas on a baking sheet.
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3. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy.
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4. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, red chili flakes, lime juice, and fish sauce.
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5. Add diced cucumber, carrot, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
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6. Toss to combine, then season with salt to taste.
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7. To assemble the tostadas, spread a spoonful of the spicy sauce on each crispy tostada.
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8. Top with additional cilantro and serve immediately.