# Tlacoyos

Tlacoyos are oval-shaped empanadas filled with various ingredients, cooked on a comal, representing a culinary time capsule of pre-Hispanic techniques and flavors.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- comal or griddle
- plastic sheet for shaping tlacoyos (optional)
- tortilla press (optional)

## Source

- Original video: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/food/taste-of-mexico-tlacoyos/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fe6e38f9-d60d-46c3-9eea-9b1bbaf3f1e6
- Extracted: 2025-06-01

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