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Gorditas Recipe

Gorditas Recipe: Soft Corn Pockets for Your Next Meal Adventure

This Gorditas Recipe features soft corn pockets that are versatile and easy to prepare, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 gorditas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups Maseca Masa Harina This corn flour gives gorditas their distinct flavor and texture
  • 2 1/4 cups Water Adjust until a smooth dough forms
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the taste, sea or kosher recommended
For the Fillings
  • Cooked Meat Options like picadillo or chicharron
  • Fresh Veggies Grilled vegetables for toppings
  • Cheese Queso fresco or mozzarella recommended

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • comal or skillet
  • plastic sheets
  • heavy dish or tortilla press

Method
 

How to Make Gorditas
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of Maseca masa harina with a good pinch of salt.
  2. Gradually pour in about 2 ¼ cups of water while mixing with your hands.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a small ball.
  4. Preheat a comal or skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Roll each dough portion into a ball and then flatten it between two plastic sheets.
  6. Place each gordita on the hot griddle and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
  7. Immediately cut a slit in each cooked gordita while they are still warm.
  8. Fill each gordita with your desired fillings and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gorditaCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with fresh salsa and a cabbage salad for a perfect meal pairing.

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