Ingredients
Method
Cook the potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot of salted boiling water and cook until soft (about 12–15 minutes). Drain well and mash until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.
Cook the mushrooms
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms, season with salt and a pinch of oregano, and cook for about 8–10 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Set aside.
Make the filling
- Mix the cooked mushrooms with the mashed potatoes until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Prepare the toppings
- Shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and thinly slice the radishes. Set aside so everything is ready for serving.
Warm the tortillas
- Heat each tortilla briefly in a dry pan until soft and flexible. This prevents them from breaking when folding.
Fill the taquitos
- Place a spoonful of filling onto one side of each tortilla and fold it over to form a half-moon shape. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
Fry the taquitos
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the taquitos in batches (3–4 at a time) for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove and place on a paper towel or colander to drain excess oil.
Serve
- Arrange the taquitos on a large platter. Top with shredded lettuce, avocado slices, radishes, crema, and crumbled cheese.
- Serve with spicy salsa on the side so everyone can add their own heat.
Notes
- Warm tortillas are key to prevent cracking
- Don’t overfill or they may open while frying
- Keep oil at medium heat for even crispiness
- Drain well after frying for the best texture
- Best served immediately while hot and crispy
