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For the taquitos: In a large bowl mix the spices with the leftover turkey or chicken and smash everything together.
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Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 3 minutes on high.
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If they seem like they want to tear while you are rolling the taquito, they need another minute or so.
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Put a few tortillas on a work surface.
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Fill each tortilla with smashed turkey or chicken, roll it up, and secure it closed with a toothpick.
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Repeat with all of the tortillas and filling.
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Heat about an inch of oil in an 8 skillet to a medium heat.
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You want a good sizzle when the taquito is placed in the oil.
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You can put a small piece of tortilla in there to test it and make sure its sizzling.
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Put some of the taquitos into the hot oil.
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Fry until golden brown turning once.
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Place on paper towels while you repeat the frying process with remaining taquitos.
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For the salsa: Put a pot of water onto the heat and bring to a boil (should be enough water in there to cover the tomato, peppers and onion).
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Wash the vegtables and cilantro.
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Peel the onion and halve it.
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Then boil the tomato, onion and serranos until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Take vegetables out of the water reserving the water to add into the sauce.
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When cool enough to handle, remove the peel from the tomato and core it.
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Place all of the salsa ingredients in the blender, except the sour cream, with about a 1/4 cup of the water used for boiling.
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Blend thouroghly.
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It will be quite hot so be careful.
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Let mixture cool to about room temperature and mix in the sour cream.
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Serve taquitos with salsa for dipping!
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Enjoy!
