Sopes

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins
For the Sopes:
 2 cups masa harina
 1 1/2 cups warm water (you may need a little more or less)
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
 Refried beans
 Shredded chicken, beef, or pork
 Shredded lettuce or cabbage
 Diced tomatoes
 Crumbled queso fresco or another cheese
 Sour cream
 Chopped cilantro
 Sliced avocado
1

Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead until the dough is smooth and pliable. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more masa harina; if it's too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.

2

Form the Sopes:
Divide the dough into golf-ball-sized pieces and roll them into smooth balls.
Press each ball down to form thick discs, about 1/2 inch thick. Pinch the edges to create a small border.

3

Cook the Sopes:
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the sopes for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they're lightly browned and slightly puffed.
Remove from heat and, while still warm, use your fingers to pinch the sides to make a more pronounced edge.

4

Add Toppings:
Spread a layer of refried beans on the top of each sope.
Add your choice of meat and any combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and avocado.

5

Serve:
Serve the sopes immediately while they're still warm.

Ingredients

For the Sopes:
 2 cups masa harina
 1 1/2 cups warm water (you may need a little more or less)
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
 Refried beans
 Shredded chicken, beef, or pork
 Shredded lettuce or cabbage
 Diced tomatoes
 Crumbled queso fresco or another cheese
 Sour cream
 Chopped cilantro
 Sliced avocado

Directions

1

Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead until the dough is smooth and pliable. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more masa harina; if it's too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.

2

Form the Sopes:
Divide the dough into golf-ball-sized pieces and roll them into smooth balls.
Press each ball down to form thick discs, about 1/2 inch thick. Pinch the edges to create a small border.

3

Cook the Sopes:
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the sopes for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they're lightly browned and slightly puffed.
Remove from heat and, while still warm, use your fingers to pinch the sides to make a more pronounced edge.

4

Add Toppings:
Spread a layer of refried beans on the top of each sope.
Add your choice of meat and any combination of lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and avocado.

5

Serve:
Serve the sopes immediately while they're still warm.

Sopes
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