Description
This gorditas recipe uses Maseca (masa harina) to create delicious, thick corn cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, these gorditas can be stuffed with your favorite fillings like beef, cheese, or beans for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Maseca or Masa Harina
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional, for softer dough)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Boil about 3 cups of water. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of Maseca with 1 1/2 cups of the hot water. Mix using your hands until the dough has the consistency of peanut butter. If it’s too sticky, add more flour; if too dry, add more water as needed. Form the dough into a ball.
- Shape the gorditas: With your hands, mold the dough ball into saucer-shaped disks approximately the size of your palm and about 1/4 inch thick. Make sure they are evenly shaped so they cook uniformly.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the base for frying. Once hot, carefully place the gorditas in the skillet.
- Cook the gorditas: Fry the gorditas for about 3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior. Then, lower the heat to low and continue cooking for 7-9 minutes per side to ensure the inside is fully cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on thickness.
- Fill and serve: Using a knife, carefully split the gordita open and stuff it with your choice of fillings, such as cooked beef, cheese, beans, or other favorites. Serve warm.
Notes
- Keep flipping the gorditas while cooking to prevent burning.
- Adjust dough moisture carefully for best texture.
- Use vegetable or canola oil for frying for a neutral flavor.
- Gorditas are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gordita (without filling)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
