🇧🇿 Belizean Cuisine

Salbutes

Puffed Fried Tortillas with Toppings

Prep Time 25 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 351 kcal

Puffy deep-fried tortillas topped with shredded chicken, pickled onions, tomato, avocado, and habanero sauce.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Make dough from masa, water, and salt. Form small balls and flatten into thick tortillas.
  2. 2 Deep-fry tortillas until they puff up and turn golden.
  3. 3 Top each salbute with shredded chicken, pickled onions, tomato, and avocado.
  4. 4 Drizzle with habanero sauce and serve immediately.

Did You Know?

The word salbute comes from the Yucatec Maya language, reflecting the deep Maya roots of this popular snack throughout Belize and the Yucatan.