Recipe for gorditas

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Ingredients:

• 500g corn flour/corn masa – make sure it is the one that says ‘suitable for tamales’ 1 cup of water
• Salt
• Vegetable oil
• Refried black beans
• Makes approximately 10 gorditas

Instructions:

• Wash hands carefully or wear food-safe gloves for this recipe
• Put the corn flour/masa in a large bowl and sprinkle in about 1 tablespoon of salt
• Add a splash of water and some of the oil and start mixing with your hands
• Keep adding water bit-by-bit until a solid dough is formed
• Scoop out a 2” ball of dough and roll between your palms until smooth
• Make a dent in the middle with your thumbs and place approximately 1 large tablespoon of refried beans into the middle of the ball
• Fold the sides over and use your hands to create a flat disc-shaped gordita approximately 1⁄2 an inch thick
• Heat approximately 1” of vegetable oil in a large pan to a medium/high heat
• Place gorditas into the hot oil and fry for approximately six minutes, turning halfway to ensure that they are golden and crisp all over
• Remove gorditas from oil and drain on paper towel for approximately three minutes
• Use a sharp knife to cut the gordita open and fill with your favourite toppings and condiments.
• We like fresh white onion and coriander/cilantro, topped with salsa verde but anything goes really

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