Mexican Sopes Recipe
Sopes are a 3 ingredient staple in Mexican cuisine. This thick tortilla-like circular base made from masa is then pinched around the edges to form a slight rim that acts as a barrier to hold an assortment of toppings. The beauty of sopes lies in their versatility; you can customize the toppings to suit your taste, making them an exciting dish to try.
8 sopes
Calories: 167kcal
Ingredientes
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
For serving
- 1 ½ cup refried beans
- 2-3 cups sliced romaine lettuce
- Mexican salsa
- Mexican pickled red onion
- vegan sour cream or Mexican crema
Elaboración paso a paso
- To make a perfect masa dough, mix the masa harina and salt in a bowl and gradually add water until the dough reaches a soft consistency. If needed, add more water in small increments, but be careful not to add too much. The dough should be perfectly soft.
- Heat a pan or skillet on medium-high heat to cook the sopes.
- For cooking sopes, heat a pan or skillet on medium-high heat. Take some masa harina dough, and form it into a ball. Place the ball between two pieces of plastic and use a tortilla press or flat-bottomed plate to apply pressure until you get a flat and even disk. This will result in a thick tortilla.The masa disk for sopes should be around 1/4 inch or 0.6 cm thick to make it sturdy enough to hold the toppings without falling apart.
- To cook the masa disks, place them on a pan and wait until the top dries out. Then, flip them over and allow them to cook completely. Once done, remove them from the griddle and pinch the edges using your fingers. Be careful as they will be extremely hot.
- Once the sopes are ready, add refried beans, lettuce, Mexican salsa, and cream. You can also add red onion or pickled onion and some sliced chiles.
Notas
- To store sopes, you should first let them cool to room temperature. Once they have cooled down, you can place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic. Sopes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months. When you are ready to eat them, simply reheat them in the oven or stovetop until they are heated and crispy again.
- Cook on a hot griddle: Preheat a cast iron skillet, comal, or griddle over medium heat before cooking the sopes. This will help them cook evenly and develop a nice golden color. Avoid overcrowding the cooking surface to ensure proper heat distribution.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg