Makes 12 Gorditas
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
3 cups masa harina for tortillas (like Maseca
brand)
3 cups water, approx.
6-8 oz chorizo (Mexican sausage)
16 oz or 1 can refried pinto or black beans
(we like La Sierra brand refried black beans)
8 oz. pkg. La Vaquita Queso Fresco, crumbled
8 oz. bottle La Vaquita Crema Mexicana or
8 oz. bag La Vaquita Crema Salvadoreña
Preparation:
(1) Masa
Mix the masa harina and the water (a bit
at a time) together to form the masa. The
masa should feel moist yet not sticky.
Divide
evenly and roll between your hands into
twelve plum size balls. Place a ball between
two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap
and apply gentle pressure with a flat dish
or plate to make rounds that are approx.
1/4” thick and 5” in
diameter. Set
each shaped piece aside onto parchment
or wax paper.
(2) Chorizo / bean filling
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet or high-sided
pan. Add chorizo and cook over medium
heat
for 5 – 7 minutes, crumbling the chorizo
in the pan. Add in the refried beans plus
1/4 cup water. Mix thoroughly and cook
until it boils slightly. Remove from the
heat
and keep warm.
(3) Gorditas - Assembly
Heat about 2 cups of oil in a large high-sided
pan to about 375û F degrees. Carefully
place
the masa rounds in the oil 2-3 at a time.
Fry for about 3 – 4 minutes on each
side, until golden brown in color. Remove
the rounds with tongs and drain on paper
towels.
Spread warm chorizo / bean mixture atop
the still warm puffed masa rounds. Add a
generous sprinkling of crumbled La Vaquita
Queso Fresco. Drizzle with La Vaquita Crema
Mexicana or La Vaquita Crema Salvadoreña.
Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions / Ideas:
• Put a dab of salsa picante on each
gordita before drizzling on the crema or
serve pickled serrano peppers alongside.
• Top with thinly sliced avocado.
• For the calorie conscious: instead
of frying the Gorditas, cook the masa rounds
on a non-stick skillet or griddle. Place
them on the griddle for approx. one minute,
flip and cook the other side for approx.
two minutes, and flip once more to the first
side for an additional two minutes.
• For a slightly sharper Queso flavor,
substitute crumbled "La Vaquita"
Cuajada Fresca or "La Vaquita"
Queso Fresco Salvadoreño Estilo Campesino
for the "La Vaquita" Queso Fresco.
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