Gorditas Recipe
Homemade thick tortilla stuffed with your favorite meat topped with lettuce, Mexican cream, white cheese, onions, and spicy green or red sauce on the side.
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Ingredients
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Gordita Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Adjust with more water or masa harina as needed.
- 2
Shape and Cook the Gorditas
Divide the dough into equal portions (about the size of a golf ball). Flatten each portion into a thick tortilla, about 1/2 inch thick. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and cook each gordita for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
- 3
Stuff the Gorditas
Once cooked, carefully slice open each gordita to create a pocket. Stuff with your choice of cooked meat, then top with lettuce, Mexican cream, crumbled cheese, and sliced onions.
- 4
Serve
Serve the gorditas warm with spicy green or red sauce on the side for dipping.
