Mexican magic: Santiago Lastra's recipes for cheesy mushroom costras and beetroot tostadas
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Mexican magic: Santiago Lastra's recipes for cheesy mushroom costras and beetroot tostadas
"Costra, meaning 'crust' in Spanish, is a classic dish from the north and centre of Mexico that's traditionally made with tender cuts of beef and finished with a melted crust of semi-hard cheese."
"Here, though, I have substituted the steak for mushrooms. Then, tostadas are traditionally made with crisp corn tortillas that are either baked or deep-fried, a technique that was first invented to preserve the tortillas for longer."
"For the tostadas, 3 mixed colour beetroots are used, along with uncooked poppadoms, burrata, and a variety of soft herbs, creating a unique and flavorful dish."
Costra is a classic Mexican dish featuring tender beef topped with melted cheese. This version substitutes mushrooms for the beef and uses poppadoms instead of traditional corn tortillas. Tostadas are typically made with crisp tortillas, serving light dishes like ceviches. The recipe includes preparations for sesame macha and pink mole, along with ingredients like beetroots, garlic, and various herbs. The cooking process involves toasting garlic and sesame seeds, and frying the poppadoms for a unique texture.
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