
Sopes
Sopes are traditional Mexican corn masa cakes topped with various fillings and garnishes.
Ingredients
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Sour cream (1/2 cup)
- Cotija cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
- Avocado (1, sliced)
- Tomatoes (2, diced)
- Lettuce (1 cup, shredded)
- Cooked chicken (1 cup, shredded)
- Refried beans (1 cup)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Water (1 1/4 cups)
- Masa harina (2 cups)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, water, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small disk.
- 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.
- Remove the sopes from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- Spread a layer of refried beans on each sope.
- Top with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the sopes with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 2g