Sopes

Name: Sopes
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1.5 cups warm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup vegetable oil, for shallow frying; 1 cup warm refried beans; Toppings: Shredded chicken/beef, shredded lettuce, crema, Cotija cheese, salsa

A traditional Mexican dish consisting of a fried masa base with savory toppings.

60 minutes

Serves 4

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Dairy

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Mix Dough: In a bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually add the warm water, kneading with your hands until a soft, smooth dough forms that doesn't stick to your hands.

2
Form Patties: Divide the dough into golf-ball-sized portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten it between your hands into a 1/4-inch thick patty (about 3 inches wide).
3
Pinch Edges: Heat an ungreased griddle over medium heat. Cook each patty for 1 minute per side just to set the dough. Remove from heat and, while still hot, pinch the edges upward to create a small rim or "boat" shape.
4
Fry Sopes: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the formed sopes in the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
5
Add Base Layer: Spread a generous tablespoon of warm refried beans inside the rim of each fried sope.
6
Garnish and Serve: Top the beans with your choice of shredded meat, a mound of shredded lettuce, a drizzle of Mexican crema, crumbled Cotija cheese, and a spoonful of salsa. Serve immediately while the base is warm and crunchy.

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