Authentic Mexican Romeritos

Name: Authentic Mexican Romeritos
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
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Romeritos, known as Mexican greens, are a mouthwatering dish that has become a staple in Mexican Christmas feasts. Cooked in a spicy guajillo and ancho chiles sauce with nopales and new potatoes, authentic Mexican romeritos feature appetizing shrimp fritters for a deceivingly simple but full-flavored dish that will steal the show.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 03-11-2015

Preparation

30 mins

10 mins

Low

Rinse romeritos with plenty of water to remove any dirt. Cook romeritos in a pot with plenty of salted water (it must cover the romeritos). Once romeritos turn color and are cooked through, drain and set aside. Cut nopales into cubes. Cook nopales in a pot with plenty of salted water for 10 minutes. Drain once cooked through. For the guajillo and ancho chile sauce: Trim, seed, and char chiles on both sides on a griddle over high heat. Make sure not to burn them to keep the sauce from being bitter. Soak chiles in hot water until soft. Roast garlic, tomato, and onion on a griddle over high heat. Toss constantly until the peel is charred. Transfer chiles, garlic, tomato, onion, and a bit of water to a blender. Blend until smooth. In a skillet heat lard and fry the sauce for 10 minutes. Add romeritos, nopales, previously cooked potatoes, and fresh and dry shrimp. Season. For the shrimp fritters: Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. Add egg yolks, ground shrimp, and breadcrumbs. Form the fritters and fry in boiling hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and dunk fritters into the sauce. Serve authentic Mexican romeritos.