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Mexican Potato Roll Recipe

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 kg 2.2 lbs tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/2 white onion finely chopped
  • 1 serrano chile finely chopped
  • 2 cans of tuna 5 oz each

Potato roll

  • 1 kg 2.2 lbs potatoes
  • 2 T butter
  • 6 slices of cheddar cheese
  • 100 gr 3.5 oz queso fresco
  • 1 egg divided
  • Olives

Utensilios

  • You will also need wax paper.

Instructions

  • It is recommended to prepare the filling one day in advance, if this is not possible, make the filling early enough to allow it to rest and dry out.
  • In a medium hot pan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and chopped serrano chile. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, approx 5 minutes.
  • Drain the tuna and add it to the tomato mixture, let it cook until the water from the tomato-onion mixture evaporates, leaving a moist fish mixture.
  • Cook and peel the potatoes (or leave them unpeeled for a different texture), then smash them. Add the butter, cheddar cheese, queso fresco, and egg white. Mix until smooth.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F. (~180 C)
  • Take a large, lightly floured piece of wax paper and spread out the potato mixture on it, forming a large rectangle.
  • Pour the tuna mixture lengthwise on top of one half of the potato rectangle, add olives on top.
  • With the help of the wax paper, and starting with the tuna mixture side, roll the rectangle of potato mixture until the tuna mix is rolled up inside.
  • Remove from wax paper and transfer to a Pyrex dish or baking sheet. Brush the top of the roll with egg yolk and put it in the oven 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve alongside a green salad.