Delicious Gorditas Recipe: How to Make This Mexican Delight at Home
Rating: 4.9/5 Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Gorditas is one of the most favorite Mexican recipes for its convenience, crispy texture, and adaporability of a various tasty stuffing. Obviously, they are amazing as breakfast, lunch, or dinner which will turn any meal into a celebration! If you are a beginner in Mexican food or a professional cook trying to expand your arsenal this recipe is just what the doctor ordered. Gorditas: A History Before diving into how to make it, let’s explore a bit of their background: Read more: Pozole Recipe: 1 Authentic Mexican Recipe For The Weekend Ingredients You’ll Need For this recipe, you can make these little pockets of deliciousness with basic, easy-to-find ingredients: For the Gorditas: Suggested Fillings (Feel free to get creative!): Step-by-Step Guide Follow these simple steps to prepare your gorditas from scratch: Step 1: Prepare the Dough Mix the masa harina, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly incorporate the warm water and continue kneading with the same hands until it become so soft and sticky, resembling putty. If it is too dry, then it should be dough should be wet slightly with water but should not be sticky. Step 2: Shape the Gorditas Knead – then roll it into individual portions into 8-10 balls. Roll each ball between your hands down to a thick flat disc about 6mm thickness. Of course, you can used a tortiller press for this but you can also do this by hand without the need of special equipment. Step 3: Cook the Gorditas Step 4: Cut and Fill Once the gorditas have cooled for about 5 minutes, using a sharp knife cut the Gordita in half while preserving one side of the circle. After forming the gorditas you fill them with your preferred food such as beans, cheese or shredded meat. Step 5: Serve and Enjoy! You should serve your stuffed gorditas with salsa, guacamole or any other type of spread or topping of your choice. Eat it warm and see the facial expressions of people change from plain to happy. Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Gorditas can be enjoyed as a balanced meal, providing a mix of carbohydrates from the masa, proteins from the fillings, and healthy fats from ingredients like avocado and cheese. Top Tips for Delicious Gorditas A wonderful use for gorditas is that these are not only an entertaining food but also a rather tasty one to use with any meal. From being a first time Gorditas maker following this recipe to being an expert, you will be taken on a culinary trip to the Mexican soul. Well, here is your luck, bring all those ingredients, and let’s make this crispy yet warm and perfectly yummy dish! Read more:
