I know this recipe is going to make several of my friends happy so here it is.

HAM TOSTADAS WITH WELL FRIED BEANS

tostadas de jamon con frijoles refritos

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 tortillas, deep fried until golden brown and seasoned with salt

2 tablespoons of re-fried beans

8 ounces good quality ham shredded

1 romaine lettuce, washed, dried and cut across into 1/2 inch thick strips

2 red beefsteak tomatoes, washed and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices

3 red radishes, thinly sliced

1 recipe salsa verde with avocado

4 tablespoons crema fresca

4 tablespoons crumbled queso cotija (substitute with feta)

Salt

Garnish

1 small red onion thinly sliced

The juice of three limes

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Coarse sea salt

Preparation

For the garnish

Toss onions in lime juice, add oregano and season with coarse salt (the liquid should be slightly salted)

Finishing the tostadas

Take one tortilla shell in your hand and spread two tablespoons of re-fried beans on it. Place tostada on a plate and arrange 2 ounces of ham on top of the beans. Keep it flat. Add romaine lettuce, two slices of tomatoes,two tablespoons of salsa, crema fresca, radishes, and sprinkle this with queso cotija. Finish with a tablespoon of macerated onions and enjoy.