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 Sopes (c) Chelsie Kenyon licensed to About.com At a Glance Prep Time : 15min Cook Time : 10min Course : Appetizer Special : Easy Type of Prep : Fry Cuisine : Mexican Other AppetizersAuthentic Mexican RecipesMexican DessertsSavory SopesThese sopes are little fried masa cakes and are delicious topped with savory meats and veggies. Sopes make a great appetizer because of their small size. Make them extra small and add minimal toppings for a perfect finger food. Or make sopes your main dish by topping them high with large chunks of cooked meats and veggies.
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PREPARATION:Mix together masa, 2 cups of water and salt until a soft dough forms. Add in additional water by the tablespoonful if dough seems too dry. Knead on a lightly floured surface until all ingredients are well combined and dough is softened, about 5 minutes.
Make small balls out of the dough. 1-inch for small (think large marble,) 2-inch for regular size (think walnut,) 3-inch for large sopes (think golf ball.) Press each ball by hand to about 1/2 inch thick. Or sandwich a ball between two pieces of parchment paper and press with a plate. Or you can roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut out with cookie or biscuit cutters. Find a glass, or an object with a smaller diameter than the dough patties. The idea is to press the object into the sopes dough to flatten the center more while creating a raised edge. Do this through the parchment paper to prevent sticking. Fry in a 1/4 inch of hot oil on both sides until lighlty golden brown and cooked through. Top and serve immediately. Here are some Topping Ideas User Reviews  Other AppetizersAuthentic Mexican RecipesMexican Desserts |
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