Duros are a Mexican snack made from flour, corn starch, salt, and baking soda. They are fried or microwaved and topped with ingredients such as lime juice, hot sauce, cinnamon sugar, or cheese. They are often sold by street vendors and can be found in different shapes.
Duros are a crunchy Mexican snack eaten with toppings such as lime juice, hot sauce, cinnamon sugar, or cheese. They resemble raw dough before being cooked and puff up into a light, airy snack after being fried or heated in a microwave oven. The main ingredients of the duros are flour, corn starch, salt and baking soda. Duros are often shaped like wagon wheels, but can also be found in shapes such as triangles or stripes. In some regions of Mexico and the United States, street vendors sell precooked dures from vending carts.
Depending on the language and region, duros may also be called durros, duritos or pasta para duros. Although many people believe they are a form of pork rind, they are actually made from flour. Most often, the flour used to make them is wheat flour. Duros are sold in bulk in many Mexican markets and are usually available on the Internet for regions where Mexican food products are scarce.
Before being cooked, the durians are small, hard and resemble dark pasta. The traditional cooking process involves frying it in oil and then placing it on a stack of paper towels so the excess oil can drain off before it’s eaten. Some people cook them in the microwave instead. Whichever method you use, during cooking, the snacks will puff up to three to four times their original size and become airy and lighter in color.
After being cooked and drained, the duros are usually topped with ingredients that are salty, spicy, or sweet. Some people like to use all three flavors at the same time. Which toppings you choose depends on personal preference, and some toppings may be more popular in some regions than others. The most widely recognized traditional topping for this crunchy Mexican snack is a concoction of chili sauce and lime juice. Another popular variety of toppings is a blend of cinnamon and sugar, resulting in a sweet treat instead of a spicy one.
In some regions of Mexico and the United States, street vendors sell duros from carts. Vendors usually cook the snacks at home and pre-pack them in large clear plastic bags. When they sell a bag, they offer the customer a choice of toppings. After adding the toppings to the bag, they then seal the bag and shake it vigorously to distribute the toppings evenly.
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