Description
Mexican street corn sopes weave culinary magic with crispy masa bases crowned by zesty toppings. Creamy, tangy flavors dance across handcrafted corn platforms, inviting you to savor authentic regional delights in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sopes
Dough Ingredients:
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour, such as Maseca)
- 1 ½ cups warm water (plus more as needed)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Protein and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup refried beans (black or pinto), warmed
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken, beef, or chorizo
Toppings and Garnishes:
- ½ cup shredded lettuce or finely chopped cabbage
- ¼ cup diced tomato or pico de gallo
- ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salsa (red or green), to taste
- Chopped onion and fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a pliable dough by thoroughly blending masa harina, salt, and warm water in a mixing bowl until a smooth, cohesive texture develops. Adjust moisture by incorporating additional water if the mixture appears dry or tends to crack.
- Partition the dough into 10-12 uniform portions, gently rolling each segment into a round ball. Carefully flatten each ball into delicate discs approximately 1/4-inch thick and 3/4 inches in diameter.
- Activate a dry griddle or skillet over medium heat, then carefully place each dough disc onto the surface. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until a light golden brown color emerges and the texture becomes firm.
- While the sopes remain warm but manageable, use fingertips or a soft towel to delicately sculpt upward-curving edges, creating a protective rim designed to cradle incoming toppings.
- Optional enhancement involves heating a thin vegetable oil layer in a skillet over medium-high temperature. Gently immerse each sope, frying both sides until achieving a crisp, golden exterior. Transfer to paper towels for excess oil absorption.
- Complete the culinary creation by spreading a warm layer of refried beans across each sope’s surface. Artfully arrange selected proteins, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crumbled cheese, drizzled crema, zesty salsa, and additional preferred garnishes to build a vibrant, flavorful dish.
Notes
- Master moisture control by adding water gradually to prevent dry, crumbly dough that cracks easily during shaping.
- Create uniform sopes by using a tortilla press or rolling pin to ensure consistent thickness and size for even cooking.
- Prevent sticking during cooking by using a well-seasoned griddle or cast-iron skillet, which helps develop a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Customize toppings for dietary needs by offering vegetarian proteins like black beans, grilled vegetables, or plant-based alternatives to traditional meat fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg