Grilled tostadas with bacon, avocado mayonnaise and heirloom tomatoes
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- corn tortillas
- bacon
Spread the tortillas on a baking sheet, cover with a towel and let them dry out a little so they crisp better.
Drying tortillas and crisping bacon
- heirloom tomatoes
Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium to medium-low heat, stirring now and then, until completely crisp.
- 2 whole egg yolks
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Separate a couple of egg yolks into the food processor with about a tablespoon of lime juice. With the machine running, drizzle in the oil.
- oil
- ½ whole avocado
- serrano chili
- cilantro
Roughly chop the serrano and a handful of cilantro; add them and half an avocado and pulse to the right texture. Season with a little salt, pulse, and scrape into a bowl.
- bacon drippings
Grill the dried tortillas over medium-hot heat, flipping now and then, until browned and crisp. Brush lightly with the bacon drippings.