Authentic Mexican Sopes Recipe

Name: Authentic Mexican Sopes Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 3 cups masa harina; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cups warm water, or as needed; 1 quart oil for frying

Impress your guests with these easy-to-make Mexican sopes! This versatile appetizer can be customized with various toppings like beans, cheese, and your favorite meat.

Total time30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield12 sopes, 12

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Servings

Ingredients

3 cups masa harina
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups warm water, or as needed
1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

Combine masa harina and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
Divide the dough into twelve small, 2-inch balls. Place each ball between sheets of parchment paper and flatten into 1/2-inch thick circles.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Ensure the oil is hot before frying.
Fry a few sopes at a time, cooking for approximately 30 seconds per side until lightly golden. Use tongs to transfer the sopes to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully pinch the edges of each sope to create a raised border.
Return the pinched sopes to the hot oil and fry for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Place on paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 169 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 584 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g