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Tostada (tortilla)
Flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tostada (/tɒˈstɑːdə/ or /toʊˈstɑːdə/; Spanish: [tosˈtaða], lit. 'toasted') is the name given to various dishes in Mexico and Guatemala which include a toasted tortilla as the main base of their preparation.
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![]() A tuna tostada dish in a Mexico City restaurant | |
Course | Appetizer or snack |
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Place of origin | Mesoamerica |
Main ingredients | Tortillas, Vegetables |
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The name usually refers to a flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted, but may also refer to any dish using a tostada as a base.[1] It can be consumed alone, or used as a base for other foods. Corn tortillas are usually used for tostadas, although tostadas made of wheat or other ingredients can also be found.