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Oval Masa Cakes with Goat Cheese Filling Recipe

Oval Masa Cakes with Goat Cheese Filling Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups crumbled chilled soft fresh goat cheese (about 7 oz)
6 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 cups freshly ground corn masa dough for tortillas (about 17 oz), or make masa dough with 1 3/4 cups masa harina (corn tortilla mix; about 8 1/2 oz) mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tbsp warm water
2 tbsp lard or solid vegetable shortening
3/4 tsp salt
warm water
vegetable oil (for frying )
roasted-tomatillo and lime salsa
sliced fresh radishes

Directions:

Mix goat cheese and cilantro in medium bowl for filling. Cover; chill.
Combine fresh masa or masa harina mixture, lard, and salt in large bowl. Knead until well blended, adding warm water by teaspoonfuls as needed until dough is soft but not sticky. Divide into 12 equal portions; shape each into ball. Arrange on sheet of foil; cover.
Cut two 8-inch rounds from heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Place 1 plastic round on bottom half of tortilla press. Place 1 dough ball in center; top with second plastic round. Close tortilla press, gently flattening dough to 4-inch round about 1/4 inch thick. Peel off top plastic. Arrange 2 tablespoons goat cheese filling in strip in center of dough round. Using bottom plastic as aid, fold up sides of dough over filling. Using moistened fingertips, mold dough into oval, sealing filling inside. Arrange, seam side down, on sheet of aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining masa balls and filling.
Heat 2 heavy large ungreased griddles or skillets over medium heat. Arrange 6 cakes in each. Cook until cakes are pale golden, 8 minutes per side. Transfer masa cakes to baking sheet. (Masa cakes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
Pour vegetable oil into each griddle to depth of 1/8 inch. Heat over medium-high heat 2 minutes. Add 6 masa cakes to each griddle. Fry until masa cakes are heated through and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Arrange masa cakes on platter. Spoon some tomatillo salsa over. Garnish with radishes. Serve with remaining salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	62.93 Kcal (263 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.61g	9%
Cholesterol	9.63mg	3%
Sodium	206.26mg	9%
Potassium	4.98mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.01g	0%
Sugars	0.17g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Protein	3.14g	6%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	23.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	328.26 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.25g	9%
Cholesterol	50.25mg	3%
Sodium	1075.89mg	9%
Potassium	25.98mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.03g	0%
Sugars	0.87g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	16.4g	6%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	1.7mg	2%
Calcium	121.7mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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