SnackAppetizer

Memelas

Name: Memelas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2,5 kopje masa harina; 2 kopje water warm; 0,5 tl salt; 2 el lard melted; 6 st tomatillo husks removed; 2 st serrano pepper; 1 teentje garlic; 0,25 st yellow onion roughly chopped; 0,25 kopje cilantro chopped; 0,5 kopje cotija cheese crumbled; 1 el olive oil; 0,25 tl salt

These savory masa cakes are a traditional Mexican antojito, perfect as a snack or light meal. They are topped with a flavorful salsa and cheese, then cooked until golden and delicious. This recipe offers a simple yet authentic taste of Oaxaca.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 40 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 441 kcal

Glutenvrij

Allergeneninformatie: kan melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

masa

2,5 kopjemasa harina
2 kopjewater, warm
0,5 tlsalt
2 ellard, melted

salsa

6 sttomatillo, husks removed
2 stserrano pepper
1 teentjegarlic
0,25 styellow onion, roughly chopped
0,25 kopjecilantro, chopped
1 elolive oil
0,25 tlsalt

topping

0,5 kopjecotija cheese, crumbled

Keukengerei

tortilla press · cast-iron skillet · comal · damp cloth · blender · large bowl · small saucepan

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Combine the masa harina, warm water, and salt in a large bowl.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: The water should be warm to the touch, not hot.
2
Mix with your hands until a soft, pliable dough forms, adding a little more water if it feels too dry.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: The dough should not be sticky or crumbly.
3
Cover the masa dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Ongeveer 15 min
4
While the masa rests, prepare the salsa by placing the tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a small saucepan.
Ongeveer 1 min
5
Cover with water and bring to a boil; cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatillos are soft and their color changes to a dull green.
Ongeveer 10 min
6
Drain the cooked tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic, then transfer them to a blender.
Ongeveer 1 min
7
Add the roughly chopped yellow onion, cilantro, and salt to the blender.
Ongeveer 1 min
8
Blend until smooth, then set aside.
Ongeveer 1 min
9
Divide the masa dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
Ongeveer 2 min
10
Place each ball between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and press into a thick tortilla, about 1/4 inch thick, using a tortilla press or a flat plate.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Aim for a diameter of about 4-5 inches.
11
Heat a comal or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
12
Cook each masa cake for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
Ongeveer 16 min
13
While the masa cakes are still warm, use your fingers to create a small rim around the edge and a slight indentation in the center of each one.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful, they will be hot! You can use a clean cloth to help if needed.
14
Brush the melted lard over each indentation.
Ongeveer 1 min
15
Spoon the prepared salsa into the center of each memela.
Ongeveer 1 min
16
Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese.
Ongeveer 1 min
17
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade memelas!

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

72%Score

Calorieën: 440,6kcal
Eiwit: 11,1g
Koolhydraten: 59,9g
Vet: 18,6g
Vezels: 6,5g
Suiker: 3,2g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover memelas and salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat memelas on a comal or skillet until warmed through; reheat salsa gently in a saucepan.