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Receta fácil y tradicional de sopes Mexicanos 🌽🧀

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Sopes Mexicanos

Cultural Context

Sopes, originating from Mexico, are thick corn tortillas topped with various ingredients like beans, meat, and vegetables. Traditionally enjoyed as a street food, they represent the rich culinary heritage of Mexican cuisine. Each region may have its own variations, showcasing local ingredients and flavors, making sopes a beloved dish across the country.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 kg masa de nixtamal
1 taza harina de maíz
1 cucharada sal
agua (cantidad necesaria)
6 chiles chiltepín rojos
papas
chorizo
repollo
crema hidrocálida
queso panela rallado

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: feta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a cost-effective protein option.

1

Introduce 2 kg of masa de nixtamal and 1 cup of harina de maíz into a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of salt and enough water to hydrate the masa.

3

While the masa hydrates, boil the potatoes in water.

4

Prepare the salsa by boiling 6 chiltepín chiles and blending them with garlic and salt.

5

Show different methods to shape the sopes using a tortilla press and other tools.

6

Cook the shaped sopes on a hot surface until they are slightly cooked but not fully fried.

7

Pinch the edges of the sopes to create a border while they are still warm.

8

Fry the sopes in oil until golden brown, ensuring they do not absorb too much oil by letting them cool first.

9

Prepare the filling by frying chorizo and adding the boiled potatoes, seasoning with salt.

10

Assemble the sopes by adding the filling, then topping with shredded cabbage, crema, and queso panela.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowltortilla pressskilletblendercolander

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

SopesSopes de frijolesSopes de pollo
Local Name: sopes

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