Here, chorizo replaces the usual steak or chicken.
Recipe information
Total Time
35 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Toss onions and generous sprinkle of salt in medium bowl. Mix in lime juice. Set aside to marinate, tossing occasionally.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place yam in microwave-safe bowl. Add splash of water. Cover; cook on high until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Sauté chorizo in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, breaking into small pieces with fork, about 5 minutes. Transfer chorizo to bowl. Spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add chiles to skillet. Cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Drain yam; transfer to skillet. Add chorizo and toss 1 minute to rewarm filling.
Step 4
Cook 1 tortilla at a time directly over gas flame or in skillet until heated, 10 to 15 seconds per side.
Step 5
Arrange tortillas on work surface. Spoon filling in strip down center of each. Top with cheese, onions, and sprinkle of lime marinade. Fold in sides of tortillas.
Step 6
- Often called pasillas; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.