Crispy Gorditas with Beans & Rice
Fluffy corn masa cakes stuffed with refried beans, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with warm refried beans and Mexican rice for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix masa harina, warm water, and salt until you have a soft, pliable dough. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 2
Form a ball of dough about the size of a golf ball. Flatten it slightly, place 1 tbsp refried beans in the center, fold and seal.
Step 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Pan-fry gorditas 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if needed.
Step 5
Warm refried beans in a small pot and warm Mexican rice in the microwave or a separate pan, ~3 minutes.
Step 6
Plate gorditas alongside warm beans and rice. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small pot (for beans)
- microwave or medium saucepan (for rice)
- mixing bowl
- spatula
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