Gorditas de Queso con Chicharr贸n

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Gorditas de Queso con Chicharr贸n 馃馃尞馃惙

Ingredients:

For the Gorditas:

  • 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled or shredded queso fresco (or any melty cheese like Oaxaca or mozzarella)
  • Oil for frying

For the Chicharr贸n Filling:

  • 1 lb pork chicharr贸n (fried pork skin or pork rinds)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde (or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

Prepare the Chicharr贸n Filling:

  1. Cook the Vegetables:
  • Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and garlic, and saut茅 until soft, about 3 minutes.
  1. Add Tomatoes and Salsa:
  • Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
  • Pour in the salsa verde and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  1. Add Chicharr贸n:
  • Add the chicharr贸n to the skillet and stir to coat it in the salsa mixture.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the chicharr贸n to absorb the flavors.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Set aside.

Prepare the Gorditas:

  1. Make the Masa Dough:
  • In a large bowl, mix the masa harina, warm water, and salt until you form a soft dough.
  • If the dough is too dry, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. If it鈥檚 too sticky, add a little more masa harina.
  1. Shape the Gorditas:
  • Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
  • Flatten each ball into a thick disc (about 4 inches in diameter).
  • Make a small indent in the center and add some crumbled queso fresco.
  1. Fry the Gorditas:
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry each gordita for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  • Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  1. Split and Fill:
  • Once the gorditas are cool enough to handle, carefully cut a slit in the side of each gordita to create a pocket.
  • Stuff each gordita with the chicharr贸n filling.

Serve:

  • Serve the Gorditas de Queso con Chicharr贸n hot, topped with salsa, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.

Enjoy this delicious and savory Mexican treat! 馃構

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