Sopes

Ingredients

• Masa harina (2 cups)
• Water (1 to 1.5 cups)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Refried beans (1 cup)
• Cooked chicken, shredded (1 cup)
• Lettuce, shredded (1 cup)
• Tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
• Avocado, sliced (1 medium)
• Cotija cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
• Sour cream (1/2 cup)
• Cilantro, chopped (1/4 cup)
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, salt, and 1 cup of water. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the right consistency.
2. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small disk, about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sopes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through. You may need to adjust the heat to prevent burning.
4. Remove the sopes from the heat and let them cool slightly. Use your fingers to pinch the edges of each sope to create a small rim.
5. Spread a layer of refried beans on each sope, followed by the shredded chicken.
6. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
7. Serve the sopes with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
8. Enjoy your freshly made sopes with family and friends!