20 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
10
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 4 (2-gorditas)
INGREDIENTS
- Rajas Filling
- 3 medium poblano peppers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Cholula® Original Hot Salsa (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Gorditas
- 1/2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 For the Rajas Filling, roast the poblano peppers under a broiler on HIGH heat or over an open flame on the stovetop, turning occasionally until all sides are charred and blistered, about 8 – 10 minutes. Place roasted peppers in a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off charred skin and remove the seeds and stems. Slice pepper into thin strips (rajas).
- 2 Meanwhile, for the Gorditas, mix masa harina, warm water, and salt in large bowl, stirring until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, just until sticky, but a soft dough ball is formed. Divide dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a thick disc (about 1/2-inch thick).
- 3 Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Fry gorditas 2 - 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 4 To finish the Rajas Filling, heat oil in clean skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 - 4 minutes until softened. Add the roasted poblano strips (rajas) and Original Hot Salsa. Stir well to coat peppers and onions. Reduce heat and simmer 5 - 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted and well blended.
- 5 Once the gorditas are cool enough to handle, carefully cut open along one edge to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spoon the Spiced Rajas and cheese mixture into each gordita, filling generously. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot. Pair with your favorite Mexican sides like rice and beans.
