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Memelas

Name: Memelas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2,5 cană masa harina; 2 cană water warm; 0,5 linguriță salt; 2 lingură lard melted; 6 buc. tomatillo husks removed; 2 buc. serrano pepper; 1 cățel garlic; 0,25 buc. yellow onion roughly chopped; 0,25 cană cilantro chopped; 0,5 cană cotija cheese crumbled; 1 lingură olive oil; 0,25 linguriță 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 40 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie
Per porție: 441 kcal

Fără gluten

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține lapte. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

masa

2,5 canămasa harina
2 canăwater, warm
0,5 lingurițăsalt
2 lingurălard, melted

salsa

6 buc.tomatillo, husks removed
2 buc.serrano pepper
1 cățelgarlic
0,25 buc.yellow onion, roughly chopped
0,25 canăcilantro, chopped
1 lingurăolive oil
0,25 lingurițăsalt

topping

0,5 canăcotija cheese, crumbled

Ustensile

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

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Combine the masa harina, warm water, and salt in a large bowl.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: The dough should not be sticky or crumbly.
3
Cover the masa dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Aproximativ 15 min.
4
While the masa rests, prepare the salsa by placing the tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic in a small saucepan.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 10 min.
6
Drain the cooked tomatillos, serrano peppers, and garlic, then transfer them to a blender.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Add the roughly chopped yellow onion, cilantro, and salt to the blender.
Aproximativ 1 min.
8
Blend until smooth, then set aside.
Aproximativ 1 min.
9
Divide the masa dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Aim for a diameter of about 4-5 inches.
11
Heat a comal or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Aproximativ 2 min.
12
Cook each masa cake for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful, they will be hot! You can use a clean cloth to help if needed.
14
Brush the melted lard over each indentation.
Aproximativ 1 min.
15
Spoon the prepared salsa into the center of each memela.
Aproximativ 1 min.
16
Sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese.
Aproximativ 1 min.
17
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade memelas!

Per porție

Valori nutriționale

72%Scor

Calorii: 440,6kcal
Proteine: 11,1g
Carbohidrați: 59,9g
Grăsimi: 18,6g
Fibre: 6,5g
Zahăr: 3,2g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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