How To Make Sopes (Plus a Vegetarian Topping!)
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How To Make Sopes
Makes about 12 sopes
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
For the sopes:
Masa harina
Salt
Warm water
Oil for frying
Vegetarian topping (see below)
For the vegetarian topping:
- 1 tablespoon
olive oil
- 1
yellow squash or zucchini, diced
- 1/2
red onion, diced
- 1
garlic clove, minced
- 2
chile pequíns , smashed (or other dried or fresh chile if you prefer)
- 1 cup
cooked black beans (rinsed and drained if using canned)
Salt and pepper
- 1
tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon
chopped cilantro
- 1/2
avocado, diced and sprinkled with juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup
queso fresco
Chimayó chile powder (or other chile powder)
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Clean kitchen towel
Skillet
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup masa harina, a pinch of salt, and 2/3 cup warm water. Knead to form a smooth, moist dough. If the mixture is too dry, add more water, a teaspoon at a time.
Roll the dough into balls the size of a walnut, or about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Keep them covered with a damp kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.
Flatten each ball into a round disk about 1/4-inch thick.
Place in an ungreased skillet over medium heat. Cook about 2 minutes on each side, until brown spots appear.
Remove from skillet and, while still warm, pinch up the edges.
Add 1/4 inch oil to the skillet and increase heat to high. Fry the sopes on both sides until golden.
Remove from skillet, fill with toppings, and serve immediately.
Make the topping:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add squash, onion, garlic, and chile, and sauté until squash is just cooked. Add black beans and cook until heated through.
Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro.
Spoon the topping into the sopes. Top with avocado, queso fresco, and a dusting of chile powder.
Recipe Notes
In Mexico, traditional toppings for sopes vary by region. Common toppings include beans, meat, salsa, cheese, and crema or sour cream. The recipe for our fresh vegetarian topping is below, and here are a few other ideas:
• Carnitas (The Kitchn)
• Chorizo and Potato (Food Network)
• Shredded Chicken (We Are Never Full)
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(Images: Emily Ho)