How to Make Easy Mexican Sopes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican cuisine is beloved around the world for its bold flavors, colorful ingredients, and rich cultural heritage. One of the most popular dishes in Mexican cuisine is the humble yet delicious sope. Sopes are traditional Mexican cornmeal cakes that are topped with a variety of savory ingredients, making them a versatile and satisfying dish for any meal or snack time. With this easy Mexican sopes recipe, you can bring the flavors of Mexico into your kitchen and impress your friends and family...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 sopes

  • Whisk masa harina and salt together in a bowl. Stir in enough water until dough is smooth and holds together.
  • Form dough into twelve 2-inch balls. Place balls onto parchment paper and flatten to 1/2-inch thick circles.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Working in batches, fry a few sopes at a time until lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer with tongs to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool just until they can be handled, 2 to 3 minutes. Pinch the edges of each sope together to form a little boat.
  • Return sopes to the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 584mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 85mg