Learn How to Make Perfect Mexican Sopes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta provides similar texture and tanginess at a lower cost.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are convenient and often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

Combine 3 cups of instant corn masarina with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.

Gradually add about 2 cups of warm water while kneading until the masa is smooth and not sticky.

Shape the masa into balls and flatten them into discs about 1/4 inch thick.

Cover the discs with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Preheat a carbon steel comal over medium low heat and cook the discs until browned on both sides, flipping as needed.

Once cooked, pinch the edges of the discs to form a bowl shape while they are still warm.

In a large non-stick pan, cook chorizo until fat renders, then remove from heat.

Reheat refried beans, adding water if necessary to thin them out.

Drizzle lard inside the shaped soapes and add finely chopped onion, allowing it to sizzle.

Add crumbled cheese and let it bubble while the bottom crisps up.

Top the soapes with refried beans, chorizo, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, and salsa matcha, finishing with cilantro.

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