Shortening; hot Cook onion in cooking oil in heavy skillet. When onion is wilted, add meat and cook until mixture turns white. Add salt, cumin, garlic, and hot sauce; cook about 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Put 2 or more tablespoons meat mixture on one edge of tortilla; add 2 to 3 tablespoons shredded cheese. Roll carefully; fasten edges with a toothpick. Place flaquitos in a wire basket; plunge into hot shortening and cook until crips. Do not overcook. SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, June, 1974. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.