Mexican Sopes Recipe
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How To Make Mexican Sopes: This easy Authentic Sopes Recipe makes the most amazing Sopes. Crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and perfect for toppings!
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Ingredients
For the Sopes:
- 2 cups masa harina
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup lard or vegetable shortening, melted
- oil for frying (or lard/shortening)
For the Toppings:
- 15 ounce canned refried beans
- 16 ounce Mexican chorizo, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup canned chipotle salsa (red chili sauce)
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, mix the masa, salt, and baking powder together. Stir in the water and melted lard. Once firm, mix by hand until the mixture is very smooth.
- Separate the dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Set a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil (or extra lard) to coat the bottom of the pan 1/4 inch deep.
- As the oil is heating, use a tortilla press or rolling pin to flatten the balls into disks, approximately 1/3-1/2 inch thick.
- Once the oil is hot, place 5-7 Sopes in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Then flip the Sopes and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Move the cooked Sopes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Immediately use the edge of a tablespoon to press a circular indention around the edges of each Sope, so it has a rim. Place the sheet in the oven to keep warm.
- Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Repeat with the remaining Sopes in 1-2 more batches. Make sure to press the indentions into the Sopes while they are still hot.
- Once all the Sopes are cooked, and all the rims are created. Prepare the toppings.
- Top each Sope with a dollop of refried beans, a tablespoon of cooked chorizo, a drizzle of thick chili sauce, a spoonful of pico de gallo, and a sliver of avocado. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This recipe is naturally Gluten Free as long as the brand of chorizo and beans you buy are also gluten-free. If needed, double-check the package ingredients.
- Vegan Sopes? Yes, you can make a vegan version. Use shortening instead of lard, make sure to buy vegetarian refried beans, and skip the chorizo.
- More Sope Toppings: If you want to mix things up consider adding: Shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, sour cream, carnitas, queso fresco, grilled chicken, taco meat, salsa verde, guacamole, or black beans.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Sope
Calories
272kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
210IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Sope | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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