Chard, Ham and Cheese Fritters

Steps

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1. 1
   Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the tomatoes. Simultaneously, toast the chile morita, a piece of onion, garlic cloves, and a small handful of chile de árbol in a separate area until fragrant and toasted. Once the chiles are properly toasted, add them to the pot with the tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
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   Prepare the chard by first cutting the fresh, washed greens into thin strips, then chopping them into smaller pieces.
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3. 3
   Dice a quarter portion of ham into small cubes and add it to the chopped chard.
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4. 4
   Crumble half of the ranchero cheese and add it to the mixture, stirring well to combine with the ham.
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5. 5
   Mash five cooked potatoes and add them to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
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6. 6
   Add a pinch of salt and then incorporate nine eggs, stirring well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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7. 7
   Add three tablespoons of flour and mix well to ensure the batter holds together and doesn't fall apart when cooking.
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   Heat oil in a skillet and spoon the mixture to form fritters. Carefully flip them to cook both sides until golden brown. Remove the finished fritters and place them on a plate.
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   Prepare the sauce by blending the cooked tomato and chile mixture with onion slices, salt, and some of the cooking liquid. Bring the sauce to a boil.
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    Place some of the fritters into the simmering sauce while keeping others dry. Serve according to preference, with some fritters in the sauce and others on the side.
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