Mexican Sopes Recipe You Will Love
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups of water
- ⅓ cup of melted lard
- 2 cups of vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup of warmed refried beans
- 1½ cups of shredded chicken breast
- 1½ cups of finely shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup of chopped white onions
- 1 chopped large avocado
- ½ cup of Salsa
- ½ cup of sour cream
- ½ cup of crumbled queso fresco
- Toppings
Instructions
To begin, make the dough. Whisk together the masa harina and salt in a large mixing basin. Stir in the melted lard (cooled to lukewarm) or vegetable oil, as well as the water. Knead the dough by hand for 3 minutes, or until it is smooth and malleable but not sticky. Form the dough into a ball and cover it with a moist dishtowel to rest for 5 minutes after kneading.
Investigate the dough. If the dough seems dry and crumbly, or if the surface cracks after you shape it into a rough ball, gradually add additional water, kneading after each addition.
Depending on the humidity level, the amount of water used might change. If you reside in a humid environment, you might wish to lower the temperature.
Separate the dough into two halves. Transfer the dough to a cutting board and flatten it into an even disc after 5 minutes. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces using a knife (like cutting a pizza). When you’re not dealing with the dough, keep it covered with a moist dishtowel.
Form the dough into a ball. Set aside a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll the dough into a ball and lay it between two sheets of plastic wrap, working with one piece of dough at a time. Using a tortilla press, flatten the sopes.
Cooking time
Firstly, prepare the sopes. 3 minutes before serving, preheat a well-seasoned cast-iron pan to medium heat (350 degrees). Use a nonstick skillet if you don’t have a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. When the pan is heated, gently place four sopes in a single layer. Cook for about 60 seconds, or until the bottoms feel dry and light golden spots form. Cook for another 30 seconds on the other side.
Pinch the sopes. Transfer the sopes to a clean, flat surface and let them cool for 45 seconds then proceed to quickly pinch the dough around the edges to create a ½-inch rim.
Then fry the sopes in a shallow pan. Using paper towels, line a baking sheet. Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in the now-empty cast iron pan to 350 degrees with care. However, fry 4-6 sopes until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes on each side, adjusting heat as needed to keep the temperature consistent. Transfer the sopes to the prepared baking sheet and use paper towels to absorb any leftover oil.