Easy Mexican Sopes

Name: Easy Mexican Sopes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups masa harina; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 cups warm water, or as needed; 1 quart oil for frying

Mexican sopes are fried corn tortillas that can be topped with beans, cheese, and meat for a festive appetizer that will be a hit at any party.

Preparación

15 min

Cocción

10 min

Tiempo total

30 min

Porciones

Instrucciones

1

{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Whisk masa harina and salt together in a bowl. Stir in enough water until dough is smooth and holds together.'}
2

{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Form dough into twelve 2-inch balls. Place balls onto parchment paper and flatten to 1/2-inch thick circles.'}
3

{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}
4

{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}
5

{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Return sopes to the hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.'}