These crispy tacos de requesón are filled with creamy, soft requesón cheese and smoky, roasted poblano peppers (rajas), all wrapped in warm corn tortillas and fried to golden perfection. They're are a deliciously crispy treat perfect for any occasion!
2cupsrequesón cheese(or substitute with ricotta cheese)
1poblano pepper
1smallonion(diced)
1clovegarlic(minced)
cooking oil(as needed)
salt and pepper(to taste)
For serving
salsa verde
queso fresco
Mexican crema
Instructions
Roast the poblano peppers on a griddle or comal until the skin is nicely charred. Transfer them to a bowl, cover, and let them rest for 10 minutes. Then, peel off the skin, remove the stem, and discard the seeds. Slice the peppers.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and lightly browned, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add the diced poblano and cook for a minute, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the veggies cool down for 5 minutes.
Mix in the requesón cheese. Adjust the seasoning to taste and set aside.
Assemble & fry the tacos
Warm the tortillas on a griddle or in the microwave until soft and pliable. Wrap the tortillas in a kitchen towel to keep them soft.
Take a tortilla and add two spoonfuls of the requesón mixture. Roll it up and place it seam-side down on a plate. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Heat about 1 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully add a few rolled tacos, using a spatula to gently press them into the oil so they stay closed. Fry for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and crispy.
Remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
Warm your tortillas before rolling them up to avoid cracking. You can heat them on a griddle or microwave them wrapped in a kitchen towel for a few seconds.
If you can’t find requesón, ricotta cheese is a good substitute. Just make sure to drain it well to remove excess moisture.
You can prep the filling and roll the tacos a few hours in advance; keep them covered in the fridge.