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Savory Mexican Sausage Chalupas
Chalupas are a snack which is popular in Mexico and increasingly, in the US as well. These deep fried corn tortillas are topped with various ingredients, just as a tostada (which chalupas closely resemble, to the point that the names are sometimes used interchangeably at Mexican restaurants and taquerias).
One ingredient which is especially popular as a topping for chalupas is chorizo, the spicy Spanish sausage which has made its way to the new world through the Spanish influence on Mexican cuisine. The sausage is salty and slightly spicy, making it a perfect topping for the earthy and subtly sweet flavor of the chalupa shell.
In this chorizo chalupa recipe, we will be using garden variety tostada shells instead of the slightly thicker tortillas which are usually used for making chalupas. If you are willing to take the time to make them yourself, then you can do so, but regular tostada shells will do perfectly fine here.
Chalupas Con Chorizo
Ingredients -
12 tostada shells
1 lb chorizo, casing removed
2 small white onions, diced
1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
2-4 Serrano peppers, diced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
Lime wedges and salsa, for serving
2 tsp olive or vegetable oil
Preparation:
Heat the olive or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sautee half of the onion until it starts to turn translucent, stirring regularly to prevent burning.
Crumble the chorizo into the skillet and cook, stirring regularly until the chorizo is nicely browned and thoroughly heated.
Remove from heat and top each tostada shell with chorizo, onion, cilantro, Serrano peppers, and avocado cubes. Serve at once with salsa and lime wedges.
(Serves 6)
Along with rice and beans and a salad, this chorizo chalupas recipe makes a great dinner or lunch; of course, you can also make chalupas on their own as a snack any time you like. Especially since these chalupas only take a few minutes to prepare, they are ideal for when guests drop by on short notice or when you feel like spending as little time as possible in the kitchen while still having something that tastes as good as if you would spent all day cooking. Chalupas are great for that - and if you enjoy the savory, spicy kick of chorizo, then this recipe is one which you will want to make a regular part of your culinary repertoire.
