Bean Gorditas

Name: Bean Gorditas
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard; 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 árbol chiles, without tails; 2 cups black beans, without broth; 500 grams masa dough, for the dough; 1 tablespoon lard, for the dough; 1 tablespoon baking powder, for the dough; salt; vegetable oil, for frying; 4 tomatillos, for the sauce; 3 serrano chiles, for the sauce; 1/3 onions, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, for the sauce; lettuce, for serving; queso fresco, for serving; sour cream, for serving; avocado, for decorating

Yamilette González

Mexican snacks are perfect for preparing on a weekend or serving as appetizers at a gathering. We prepare this handmade Bean Gorditas recipe, which you can serve with lettuce and fresh cheese; you can also add cream and avocado for better flavor.

A great tip for making Bean Gorditas is not to overfill them to avoid deforming or opening the dough.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 18-02-2019

Preparation

15 mins

20 mins

Low

In a skillet over medium heat, heat the lard and sauté the onion and tree chiles, add the beans and with the help of a masher, crush until you have soft and smooth beans. Let cool and set aside. For the dough, in a bowl mix the corn masa with lard, baking powder, salt, and knead until combined. With the help of your hands, take a bit of dough, add a tablespoon of beans in the center, and close it to form gorditas. In a skillet over medium heat, fry the gorditas for the 3rd time for 5 minutes on both sides or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. For the sauce, blend the tomatoes with the serrano chili, onion, garlic, and cilantro until you obtain a sauce. On a cutting board, cut your gorditas in half and fill with lettuce and cheese, and garnish with cream and avocado. Serve with the sauce.