Sopes Tapatios Recipe

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Directions:

  1. For the Shells: If using the masa harina mix with the hot water, cover and let stand 25 minutes.
  2. Mix the masa with the lard, flour, salt and baking powder, kneading until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. If needed adjust the consistency of the dough with a little water.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal balls.
  5. Place them on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
  6. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cut a square of heavy plastic and lay it out in front of you.
  8. Flatten one of the balls onto it, then gently pat and press it into a evenly flat disc, about 3/8 inch thick and 2 and 1/2 inches in diameter.
  9. With the fat little tortilla still on the plastic, flip it over onto one hand, dough side down and peel off the plastic.
  10. Lay the tortilla on the hot skillet and bake for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  11. It will still be soft and uncooked inside.
  12. Pat out and bake the remaining masa balls in the same way.
  13. With a thin sharp knife slice each tortilla in half.
  14. With the cooked side down pinch up a 1/4 inch high border around each disc, molding the uncooked masa from the center.
  15. Cover with plastic and set aside.
  16. For the Filling: 1/2 hour before eating heat the beans, you want them the consistency of thick bean soup, so simmer them down if needed.
  17. In a small skillet heat 1 T.
  18. Oil over medium heat.
  19. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up any pieces.
  20. When cooked drain off fat and cover with foil-place in oven to keep warm.
  21. Frying the shells: Add the oil to a heavy skilled 3/4 of an inch deep.
  22. Fry the shells 4 at a time until lightly browned.
  23. Drain on paper towels then place in a cast iron skilled and keep warm on the oven-repeat until shells are done.
  24. Finishing the Dish: Layer in this order- Shell 2 t's beans 1 heaping t.
  25. Chorizo 1 T.
  26. Tomatillo sauce 1 t.
  27. Cheese a little lettuce 2 radish slices Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.84 Kcal (1209 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.71g 18%
Cholesterol 10.57mg 4%
Sodium 798.45mg 33%
Potassium 162.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 39.21g 13%
Sugars 2.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.51g 18%
Protein 6.47g 13%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 124.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.59 Kcal (723 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.99g 18%
Cholesterol 6.32mg 4%
Sodium 477.08mg 33%
Potassium 97.29mg 3%
Total Carbs 23.43g 13%
Sugars 1.32g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 18%
Protein 3.87g 13%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 74.1mg 12%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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