Yields12 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
vegetable oil, for frying
3large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise 1⁄4 inch thick.
½yellow onion, diced
12corn tortillas
shredded lettuce
sliced radish
sliced serrano
cacique brand ranchero queso fresco, for garnish
cacique crema Mexicana, for garnish
cacique avocado tomatillo salsa, for garnish
1
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. You want them to be warm, so they are easier to roll. A cold tortilla will rip.
2
Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the tip of a wooden spoon into oil to test, once you see bubbles, the oil is ready. Working in batches of 5 to 6, take a tortilla add a strip of the Queso Fresco cheese, a strip or two of jalapeño and sprinkle on some diced onion. Roll tightly, then place in the hot oil seam side down and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remainder of the tortillas.
3
Arrange the flautas on a platter, then top with lettuce, crumble on Queso Fresco, radish, and serrano over the flautas and finish with a drizzling of Crema Mexicana and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.
Ingredients
vegetable oil, for frying
3large jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced lengthwise 1⁄4 inch thick.
½yellow onion, diced
12corn tortillas
shredded lettuce
sliced radish
sliced serrano
cacique brand ranchero queso fresco, for garnish
cacique crema Mexicana, for garnish
cacique avocado tomatillo salsa, for garnish
Directions
1
Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds. You want them to be warm, so they are easier to roll. A cold tortilla will rip.
2
Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the tip of a wooden spoon into oil to test, once you see bubbles, the oil is ready. Working in batches of 5 to 6, take a tortilla add a strip of the Queso Fresco cheese, a strip or two of jalapeño and sprinkle on some diced onion. Roll tightly, then place in the hot oil seam side down and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the remainder of the tortillas.
3
Arrange the flautas on a platter, then top with lettuce, crumble on Queso Fresco, radish, and serrano over the flautas and finish with a drizzling of Crema Mexicana and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa.
