Gorditas fritas/Fry Gorditas

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less fat.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Grilled vegetables are a healthy option, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor, while banana peppers are cost-effective.

Heat oil in a pan for frying.

Mix 4 cups of masa harina, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder in a bowl.

Gradually add 4 cups of warm water, mixing until the dough is not sticky and feels right.

Cover the masa and let it rest.

Shape the masa into medium-sized balls.

Flatten each ball using a plate or plastic to form discs.

Cook the discs on a hot griddle (comal) for about 3 minutes on each side until slightly brown.

Fry the discs in hot oil until golden brown and puffy, about 1 minute on each side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Open the fried gorditas slightly and fill with refried beans and leftover cooked meat.

Top with lettuce, tomato, and crema.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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