Sopes

Sopes

Sopes are traditional Mexican corn masa cakes topped with various fillings and garnishes.

Ingredients

  • Lime wedges - For serving
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Sour cream - 1/2 cup
  • Cotija cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
  • Avocado - 1, sliced
  • Tomatoes - 2, diced
  • Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
  • Cooked chicken - 1 cup, shredded
  • Refried beans - 1 cup
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Water - 1 1/4 cups
  • Masa harina - 2 cups

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the masa harina, water, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a small disk.
  3. Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sopes for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove the sopes from the heat and let them cool slightly.
  5. Spread a layer of refried beans on each sope.
  6. Top with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices, crumbled cotija cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve the sopes with lime wedges on the side.
  8. Enjoy!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 6g • Sodium: 500mg • Sugar: 2g