Tlacoyos

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Mix the corn flour with salt, then gradually add hot water until you achieve a soft, pliable dough.
  2. 2Mix the corn flour with salt, then gradually add hot water until you achieve a soft, pliable dough.
  3. 3Mix the corn flour with salt, then gradually add hot water until you achieve a soft, pliable dough.
  4. 4Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 5 minutes to ensure it hydrates properly.
  5. 5Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 5 minutes to ensure it hydrates properly.
  6. 6Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 5 minutes to ensure it hydrates properly.
  7. 7Divide the dough into six equal portions and roll each into a ball.
  8. 8Divide the dough into six equal portions and roll each into a ball.
  9. 9Divide the dough into six equal portions and roll each into a ball.
  10. 10If desired, place each ball between two sheets of plastic to prevent sticking.
  11. 11If desired, place each ball between two sheets of plastic to prevent sticking.
  12. 12If desired, place each ball between two sheets of plastic to prevent sticking.
  13. 13Using your hands, flatten each ball into a disc about 1 cm thick, leaving the center slightly thinner.
  14. 14Using your hands, flatten each ball into a disc about 1 cm thick, leaving the center slightly thinner.
  15. 15Using your hands, flatten each ball into a disc about 1 cm thick, leaving the center slightly thinner.
  16. 16If you have a tortilla press, you can use it to flatten the dough.
  17. 17If you have a tortilla press, you can use it to flatten the dough.
  18. 18If you have a tortilla press, you can use it to flatten the dough.
  19. 19Place 1 to 1½ tablespoons of filling (such as beans or requesón) in the center of each disc.
  20. 20Place 1 to 1½ tablespoons of filling (such as beans or requesón) in the center of each disc.
  21. 21Place 1 to 1½ tablespoons of filling (such as beans or requesón) in the center of each disc.
  22. 22Visualize the tlacoyo divided into three sections, then fold the outer thirds over the filling.
  23. 23Visualize the tlacoyo divided into three sections, then fold the outer thirds over the filling.
  24. 24Visualize the tlacoyo divided into three sections, then fold the outer thirds over the filling.
  25. 25Seal the tips and press to shape the tlacoyo into an oval.
  26. 26Seal the tips and press to shape the tlacoyo into an oval.
  27. 27Seal the tips and press to shape the tlacoyo into an oval.
  28. 28Heat a comal or griddle over medium heat and cook the tlacoyos for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  29. 29Heat a comal or griddle over medium heat and cook the tlacoyos for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  30. 30Heat a comal or griddle over medium heat and cook the tlacoyos for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  31. 31They are done when the masa changes color and appears firm and cooked through.
  32. 32They are done when the masa changes color and appears firm and cooked through.
  33. 33They are done when the masa changes color and appears firm and cooked through.
  34. 34Serve hot, topped with chopped onion, crumbled cheese and salsa to taste.
  35. 35Serve hot, topped with chopped onion, crumbled cheese and salsa to taste.
  36. 36Serve hot, topped with chopped onion, crumbled cheese and salsa to taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups nixtamalized corn flour (masa harina)
  • 2 cups nixtamalized corn flour (masa harina)
  • 2 cups nixtamalized corn flour (masa harina)
  • 1.25 cups hot water
  • 1.25 cups hot water
  • 1.25 cups hot water
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup refried beans, requesón or refried fava beans
  • 0.75 cup refried beans, requesón or refried fava beans
  • 0.75 cup refried beans, requesón or refried fava beans
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 0.5 cup crumbled fresh cheese
  • 0.5 cup crumbled fresh cheese
  • 0.5 cup crumbled fresh cheese
  • to taste Green or red salsa
  • to taste Green or red salsa
  • to taste Green or red salsa

Equipment

comal or griddleplastic sheet for shaping tlacoyos (optional)tortilla press (optional)