Recipes from Mexico :: Mexican Main Dishes Meat
2 c. Masa Harina®
2 Tbsp. canola (or other vegetable) oil
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. boiling water
Canola (or other vegetable) oil (for frying)
Thoroughly mix the Masa Harina®, oil, salt and boiling water. Let dough stand for 20 mins. to firm. Shape into round, patty-like cakes, the size of uncooked biscuits. Heat 2 in. of oil in a large pan and fry them until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 mins. per side. Makes 16.
To use
Slice a gordita open on the edge, cutting about one-third of the way around it. Repeat with the remaining gorditas. Coat the inside of each gordita with a generous Tbsp. of warm refried beans, then spoon in picadillo to fill the gorditas about two-thirds full. Top with lettuce and cheese and serve immediately, accompanied with guacamole and salsa.
Fill with green chile sauce, shredded Monterey jack cheese and avocado slices.
Fill with any favorite filling.
