Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos) With Cheese Sauce, Charred-Tomato Salsa, Chorizo, And Pickled Jalapeños Recipe

• 6 medium tomatoes, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 small white or yellow onion, peeled and split
• 1 jalapeno pepper, split in half
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems, divided
• 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lime
• 4 ounces Spanish or Mexican chorizo, finely diced
• 2 quarts peanut oil
• 1 (28 ounce) package Tater Tots or mini Tater Tots
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• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

1. Preheat broiler to high. Finely dice 1 tomato and toss with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in a fine mesh strainer set over to a bowl to drain. Set aside while you prepare the salsa.
2. Split remaining tomatoes in half and place on a foil-lined broiler pan or rimmed baking sheet. Add garlic, onion, and jalapeno. Broil until completely tender and well blackened on top side, about 25 minutes. Transfer all vegetables to a blender or food processor and add 1 1/2 cups of fresh cilantro and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and allow to cool. Set aside.
3. Place chorizo in a small skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer, wok, or Dutch oven and cook Tater Tots according to package directions, working in batches and keeping them warm in a 200u0b0F oven if necessary. Season to taste with salt.
5. Place half of Tater Tots on a large serving platter and top with half of salsa, cheese sauce, chorizo, drained tomatoes, red onions, scallions, and remaining cilantro. Top with remaining tots and remaining toppings. Serve immediately

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Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/08/totchos-tater-tots-nachos-cheese-sauce-tomato-salsa-chorizo-pickled-jalapenos.html (may not work)