Jul 09 2026

Picaditas Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Two picaditas sour (cream sopes,) & with cheese house. salsa MOLLETE

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Ingredients

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Masa para Picaditas

Method

Prepare masa and shape picaditas

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup masa harina, 0.25 tsp salt, and 0.75 cup warm water. Mix until a soft, pliable dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead briefly until smooth. Divide into two equal portions and shape each into a thick disc about 4-5 inches in diameter.

Cook picaditas

  1. 3

    Heat a skillet or comal over medium heat and brush with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

  2. 4

    Cook each disc 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and set in the center.

Assemble toppings

  1. 5

    Spread 2 tablespoons mollete salsa on each picadita.

  2. 6

    Dollop or drizzle 2 tablespoons sour cream (crema) on top of each picadita.

  3. 7

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons house cheese (queso fresco) over each picadita.

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