TOSTADA

tostada

(noun) a crisp flat tortilla

tostada

(noun) a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tostada (plural tostadas)

(often, in the plural) A flat tortilla that has been fried or toasted, or a dish based on this. Usually associated with the cuisine of Latin America.

(southern California) A bowl-shaped tortilla that has been fried and filled with various ingredients.

Synonym: taco salad

Source: Wiktionary



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