Tortitas De Tuétano (Bone Marrow Patties) Recipe

Name: Tortitas De Tuétano (Bone Marrow Patties)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Patties; 1 cup beef marrow; 1 cup water; 2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and membranes removed; 1 1/2 lbs masa dough; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; oil (for frying); Salsa; 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and finely diced; 1 serrano pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; salt

Servings: persons

Patties
1 cup beef marrow
1 cup water
2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and membranes removed
1 1/2 lbs masa dough
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
oil (for frying)
Salsa
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and finely diced
1 serrano pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
salt

1
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan, add the ancho chiles and return to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and let the chiles stand in the water for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of water. Transfer the chiles with the water to a blender and puree.
2
In a large bowl, use your hands to mix the masa, bone marrow and flour together. Add the pureed chiles and knead until the mixture is smooth.
3
Shape the masa mixture into tiny patties 2-3 in (5-7.5 cm) in diameter and 1/8 in (3 mm) thick. Heat 1/2 in (1 cm) oil in a skillet and fry the patties in batches, using a slotted spoon remove them from the skillet. Drain on absorbent paper.
4
Combine all the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Arrange the patties on a platter and place a dab of salsa on each.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Patties, 1 cup beef marrow, 1 cup water, 2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and membranes removed, and more.

Yes, Tortitas De Tuétano (Bone Marrow Patties) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortitas De Tuétano (Bone Marrow Patties)

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