Name: Mexico Citys Memelas Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1.5 cups water; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup cooked meat (chicken, beef, or pork); 1 cup green sauce (salsa verde) or red sauce (salsa roja); 0.5 cup crumbled white cheese (queso fresco); 2 tbs oil (for frying)

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In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add water while mixing until a smooth dough forms. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.

Prepare the Dough

Divide the dough into equal portions (about the size of a golf ball). Flatten each ball into a thick tortilla using your hands or a tortilla press.

Shape the Memelas

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.

Cook the Memelas

Spread a layer of green or red sauce on each tortilla, then add a portion of cooked meat and sprinkle with crumbled white cheese.

Assemble Memelas

In a separate skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Carefully place each assembled memela in the skillet and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until crispy.

Fry the Memelas

Serve warm with additional sauce and cheese on the side.

Serve

masa harina

water

salt

cooked meat (chicken, beef, or pork)

green sauce (salsa verde) or red sauce (salsa roja)

crumbled white cheese (queso fresco)

oil (for frying)

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Make Memelas Recipe in just 45m. Homemade thick tortilla stuffed, with green or red sauce and white cheese, your choice of meat. Order of 3.

Memelas Recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients for Memelas

Method

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