Easy Mexican Sopes

Serves: 6

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

52

Sweetness

51

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Whisk masa harina and salt together; stir enough water into mixture until dough is smooth and holds together

2

Form dough into 2-inch balls

3

Flatten each ball to a 1/2-inch thick circle

4

Heat oil to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) in a deep-fryer or large saucepan

5

Fry dough in the hot oil until sopes are just lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side

6

Remove sopes with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate; cool just until sopes can be handled

7

Pinch the edges of each sope together forming little 'boats'

8

Return to hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes