Gorditas

Ingredients

• 300g Masa Harina
• 360ml Warm Water
• 1 TL Salt
• 2 EL Vegetable Oil
• 200g Cooked Black Beans
• 1/4 TL Cumin (ground)
• 1/4 TL Garlic Powder
• 100g Oaxaca Cheese
• 100ml Red Salsa
• 1/2 Red Onion (small, diced)
• 1/4 Bund Cilantro (fresh, chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine Masa Harina and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. While the dough rests, prepare the beans: Heat cooked black beans in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and garlic powder, then lightly mash until a coarse paste forms.
3. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a thick, round patty, about 1 cm thick and 10 cm in diameter. A tortilla press can be used for this step.
4. Heat a cast-iron skillet or comal over medium heat and add a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Cook the gorditas for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly puffed.
5. Carefully slice open each cooked gordita on one side to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
6. Generously fill the gorditas with the bean mixture and shredded Oaxaca cheese. Repeat for all gorditas.
7. Serve immediately with salsa roja, diced red onions, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy while still warm.

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