Garnachas Recipes

GANACHE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop chocolate. A serrated knife is best for the job; its sawlike teeth grab the chocolate, breaking it up.
• Bring cream just to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour over chocolate, and add salt. Let stand for 10 minutes (don't stir -- doing so will cool the ganache too quickly, making it grainy).
• Stir with a whisk until smooth and shiny to break up any pieces and emulsify cream and chocolate.
• Chocolate will often settle on the bottom or sides of the bowl. Scrape the dish with a rubber spatula to incorporate all of it.
• To make a whipped filling or frosting: Let ganache cool to room temperature, stirring often, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Beat it with a mixer on medium-high speed until paler and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. (This will yield about 2 cups.) Transfer to a disposable pastry bag with a large opening and use it as a filling for mini whoopie pies or spread it over cupcakes.

GARNACHAS

Steps:

• For the refried beans: Saute the onions in the oil in a small pan over medium heat until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the beans in the pan and season with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. As the beans are cooking, mix and smash them until a mashed consistency forms. They should be smooth and fully mashed.
• For the corn tortillas: Heat the oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Fry the corn tortillas individually until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
• For the garnachas: Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of the refried beans on the crispy corn tortillas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese over the beans. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the ketchup over each garnache.

BEAN GARNACHAS

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid.
• Chop the tomatoes.
• In large skillet, combine tomatoes, reserved liquid, beans, garlic, jalapeños and cumin.
• Cook over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, till thickened.
• Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Add chicken.
• Arrange tortillas in a single layer on grill or another skillet.
• Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture over each tortilla.
• Top with cheese.
• Cook about 3 minutes or until bottom of tortilla browns and cheese melts.
• Garnish with lettuce and avocado if desired.

BELIZEAN GARNACHES

Steps:

• Mash or blend cooked beans, season with salt and pepper.
• Put cabbage, onions and carrots in small bowl with vinegar.
• Add habanero to veggies in vinegar if you want heat.
• Fry tortillas until puffy and crisp.
• Put beans on hot tortilla.
• Cover with cabbage, onions, and carrots.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.