Garnaches Recipe - Authentic Belizean Street Food

Ingredients

• 12 fresh corn tortillas (4-inch diameter)
• 2 cups refried black beans (homemade or high-quality canned)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco (or mild feta as substitute)
• 1/2 cup finely diced ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cabbage
• 1/4 cup pickled red onions
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Belizean habanero hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil