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Batata Tortilla
Elisa Irvolino

Grain Free Batata Tortillas

Grain Free Tortillas made from Batatas
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dominican Cooking, Grain Free Cooking

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Batatas
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Butter Optional

Equipment

  • Tortilla Press

Method
 

  1. Peel 2 medium batatas
  2. Cut into quarters or smaller for faster cooking
  3. Add salt
  4. Boil until fork tender
  5. Drain
  6. Mash with a potato masher
  7. Add optional butter
  8. Line your tortilla maker with plastic wrap
  9. Scoop a tablespoon of the mixture on to the press
  10. Place "tortilla" on to a hot, dry skillet
  11. Brown on both sides
  12. Fill with your favorite filling and enjoy!

Notes

Batatas are very dense. Much more than their counterparts. I added a bit of salt and butter while mashing but if you're vegan, or watching fat, you can certainly omit them.
This experiment came out so good! I stuffed it full with my chicken and lots of fresh salad with lime dressing.