Gorditas de Queso con Chicharrón

Gorditas de Queso con Chicharrón 🥗🌮🐷

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 Chicharrón Filling:

• 1 lb pork chicharrón (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

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Directions:

Prepare the Chicharrón Filling:

1. Cook the Vegetables:

• Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté 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 Chicharrón:

• Add the chicharrón to the skillet and stir to coat it in the salsa mixture.
• Cook for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the chicharrón to absorb the flavors.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Set aside.

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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’s 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 chicharrón filling.

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Serve:

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

Enjoy this delicious and savory Mexican treat! 😋