Pies and DoughsMexican RichardObradovic Jun 17, 2025 39
Description
Gorditas are Mexico’s rustic little corn pockets — thick, warm, and ready to fill with your favorite savory stuffing. Grandma made these on Sundays, pressing them by hand and filling the kitchen with the smell of toasted masa.
Ingredients
🌽 240 g masa harina (2 cups)
🧂 ½ tsp salt
💧 360 ml warm water (1 ½ cups)
🫒 Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
1️⃣ Make the dough: In a bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Add warm water gradually while mixing by hand until a soft, pliable dough forms. Let rest 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Shape: Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each into a thick disk (about 1 cm thick).
3️⃣ Cook: Heat a dry skillet. Cook each gordita 2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
4️⃣ Fry: Lightly fry each gordita in oil for 30 seconds per side until puffed and crisp.
5️⃣ Fill: Slice each gordita halfway open and stuff with your desired filling.
Total Time
🛠️ Prep: 10 min
🔥 Cook: 15 min
🕒 Total: 25 min
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: 180 kcal
💪 Protein: 3 g
🧈 Fat: 6 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 28 g
🧂 Sodium: 180 mg
Advice
If your gorditas don’t puff, they’re still delicious — just use a bit more oil and fry until crisp.
Status
🫓 Golden, warm, and ready to fill — gorditas are Mexico’s answer to soulful street food.
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