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Tortillas de Harina Rellenas de Queso

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, Tortillas de Harina Rellenas de Queso are a beloved staple in Salvadoran cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. These cheese-filled flour tortillas reflect the country's rich culinary heritage, where simple ingredients come together to create comforting flavors. Today, variations can be found across Central America, with each region adding its unique twist to the classic recipe.

SalvadoranSVmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3.5 cups all-purpose flour
300-400 grams cheese (mozzarella and yellow cheese)
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon salt
0.5 cup vegetable oil

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

1

Mix 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 0.5 cup of vegetable oil in a large bowl.

2

Gradually add 1 cup of hot water to the flour mixture, mixing until combined.

3

Knead the dough until it no longer sticks to your hands, adding more water if necessary.

4

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

5

Divide the dough into medium-sized portions and shape them into balls.

6

Roll each ball on a floured surface into a thin circle.

7

Place cheese (mozzarella or yellow cheese) in the center of each circle.

8

Fold the tortilla over the cheese and seal the edges by pressing them together.

9

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until they puff up and are cooked through.

10

Remove the tortillas and keep them warm in a cloth.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingcooking

Equipment Needed

large bowlrolling pinnon-stick skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Quesadillas de HarinaCheese Flour Tortillas

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