Gorditas Fritas / Torejas | RECETA

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole grain corn flour

💰Cheaper: masa harina

Whole grain corn flour is more nutritious, while masa harina is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso fresco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while queso fresco is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the frijoles rojos by cooking them with chile árbol, cominos, salt, and garlic.

Mix maseca with water to form a dough for the gorditas fritas.

Shape the dough into small discs and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.

Prepare the filling by chopping fresh cabbage, tomato, onion, and mixing with lime juice, crema, and guacamole.

For the torejas, soak the ranchero and wheat bread in a mixture of eggs and milk, then fry until golden and serve with honey and cajeta.

Cooking Techniques

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