Tostadas are a very popular street snack in Guatemala. They are sold in markets, small food stalls, and town squares across the country. They are made from crispy fried corn tortillas and topped with simple ingredients like black beans, cabbage salad, tomato sauce, cheese, and avocado. Each tostada is small and easy to hold in one hand. They are colorful, crunchy, and full of flavor. This version follows the classic street-style preparation.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 10 minutes
⏳ Total time: 30 minutes
👥 Servings: 4 (about 8 tostadas)
Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
- 200 g cooked black beans
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 80 g fresh white cheese (queso fresco – mild crumbly cheese)
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry each corn tortilla for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towel to drain.
- Blend or mash the black beans until smooth and spreadable.
- In a small bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped tomato, onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread a thin layer of mashed beans over each crispy tortilla.
- Add a spoon of the cabbage mixture on top.
- Place a few slices of avocado over the salad.
- Sprinkle crumbled fresh cheese on top.
- Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crisp.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Do not overload the tostadas. Too much topping will make them soft and difficult to hold, which is not the traditional street-style experience.