Mexican with Claudia – Sopes

SOPES

serves 6

INGREDIENTS: Tbsp : Tablespoon  Ts : Teaspoon

1-1/2 cups masa harina *by @lamexikana.no

1 tablespoon salt

2 cups warm water (if possible boiling), or as needed

1 quart oil for frying (I use sunflower oil)

PREPARATIONS:

• Whisk masa harina and salt together; stir enough water into mixture until dough is smooth and holds together

• Form dough into 2-inch balls. Flatten each ball to a 1/2-inch thick circle.

• Heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or large saucepan.

• Fry dough in the hot oil until sopes are just lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side.

• Remove sopes with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate; cool just until sopes can be handled.

• Pinch the edges of each sope together forming little ‘boats’.

• Return to hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.