Description
Mexican Gorditas are a delightful culinary experience, bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexico right into your kitchen. These warm, thick corn tortillas are stuffed with savory fillings that create an irresistible taste sensation. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, gorditas can be customized to suit any craving, making them a versatile dish everyone will love. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups masarepa (corn flour)
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- Your favorite fillings (e.g., 1 cup chorizo, 1 cup cheese, or 1 cup roasted veggies)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine masarepa and salt. Gradually add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls. Flatten each ball into thick discs about half an inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each gordita for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and slice open carefully. Stuff with your choice of fillings and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg