Chipilin Cheese Patties

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is often less expensive and lower in fat.

corn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is widely available and cheaper.

Wash chipilin leaves and chop finely

Grate cheese and set aside

Mix corn flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms

Add chopped chipilin leaves, grated cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to the dough

Knead the mixture until well combined

Divide the dough into small balls

Flatten each ball into a disc

Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each disc

Fold the disc over to create a half-moon shape

Seal the edges by pressing with a fork

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering

Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels

Serve warm with lime juice

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