How to Make Gorditas

Gorditas

Hi everyone! Today I’m going to show you how to make gorditas!

What exactly are gorditas you may ask?

Well, in English gorditas translates to “little fatties”.

I know, it’s pretty funny!

They are made from corn masa flour which is also what tortillas and pupusas are made from.

However, gorditas are a little fatter than tortillas.

So not only do they have a cute name but they also taste amazing!

Gorditas are easy to make and can be filled with whatever you choose.

I like to fill them with leftover pinto beans and salsa.

Mexican picadillo also works as an amazing filling for gorditas.

Hmmm they’re so good!

There are so many different ways to make gorditas. Some cook them on a skillet instead of frying.

I like them fried because well, what isn’t better fried?

I have another recipe on my blog for gorditas Veracruz style.

Veracruz is where my husband is from and these gorditas are a little different as they aren’t fried but cooked on a skillet and topped with the toppings of your choosing.

How to Make Gorditas Steps

You need a bag of Maseca.

I used the yellow one because I think the flavor is better.

But you can totally use the regular one of you prefer.

In a large bowl add two cups of maseca, half a teaspoon of salt and 1 3/4 cup of water. With your hand mix everything together thoroughly.

One the dough is mixed well roll it into about 8 or 9 equal sized balls.

In order to flatten the balls you can use a tortilla press or a heavy bottomed pot.

What I did this time was cut the sides of a ziploc bag and put the masa ball in it. Then I used a pot to flatten it.

Don’t flatten it to much. It shouldn’t be as thin as a tortilla. They’re called gorditas because they’re thicker.

In a cast iron skillet heat up enough oil for frying. Once hot fry the gorditas one at a time.

The gorditas will begin to puff after about a minute. Fry the other side until it turns a nice golden color.

Once fried transfer them to a paper towel lined sheet to drain.

Let them cool enough so that you don’t burn yourself when you hold them.

Once they’ve cooled down cut them open down the middle with a knife.

You have to be very careful when doing this or you could tear them open.

Now fill them with your favorite filling! The one below is filled with leftover beans.

These ones are filled with a delicious spicy tuna filling!

I’m gonna have to post the recipe soon it’s delicious!

Well that’s it for today guys. They’re so easy you should definitely give them a try.

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Thanks for reading!