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How to Make Gorditas Mexicanas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gorditas Mexicanas are a traditional Mexican dish that is loved for its delicious and hearty flavors. This dish is a popular street food in Mexico and is also commonly made at home for family gatherings and celebrations. Gorditas are essentially thick, savory corn tortillas that are stuffed with a variety of fillings, making them a versatile and customizable dish. Whether you prefer a simple filling of beans and cheese or a more elaborate combination of meats and vegetables, gorditas are a sa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 pound chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • ½ onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 cups instant corn masa flour (such as Maseca®)
  • 1 ¼ cups water, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup oil for frying, or as needed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (such as Goya®)
  • ½ head lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 8 ounces grated cotija cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add chicken, chicken bouillon, onion, and garlic. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink the middle, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a pancake grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix corn flour, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt together in a bowl until a smooth, moist dough is formed. Add more water if the dough seems too dry. Divide dough into 8 to 10 medium-sized balls and pat each into a 1/4-inch thick round.
  • Cook dough rounds on the preheated grill until cooked on the outside, about 3 minutes per side. Pull the edges out while still hot, making a little indention in the center of each gordita.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Deep fry gorditas until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 5 minutes per gordita. Set aside on a wire cooling rack.
  • Pour beans into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat.
  • Drain chicken, reserving cooking liquid. Remove meat from the bones and transfer meat to a food processor. Add a few tablespoons of cooking liquid and chop to desired consistency.
  • Spread a layer of warm beans on each gordita, then top with chopped chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cotija cheese. Finish with a dollop of sour cream.

    • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 1156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 310mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 693mg

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