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• Recipe Overview
• Ingredients
• Processes - Utensils
• Instructions

• Cuisine

  Latin American >> Mexican >> Mexican

• Dietary Style

• Preparation Time

  Cooking Time - 60 minutes, Preparation Time - 30 minutes

• Source

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| 1. In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, salt and hot water. Gradually mix in the shortening and flour. If the dough seems dry, add a little more hot water. Form the dough into balls that will fit into the palm of your hand. | 2. Line a work surface with waxed paper or plastic. Sprinkle with water. Flatten balls on the wet surface until about 1/4 inch thick. | 3. Heat a griddle or comal over medium heat. Cook the gorditas on each side until they are cooked through. | 4. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Fry each gordita until puffed, pressing it down into the oil occasionally with a spatula. Drain briefly on paper towels, cut the tips off and stuff full of your favorite foods. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients

Ingredient Name	Quantity	Unit	State	Energy (kcal)	Carbohydrates	Protein (g)	Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
masa harina corn mix	1	cup		-	-	-	-
purpose flour	1	cup		-	-	-	-
salt	1	teaspoon		-	-	-	-
shortening	1	tablespoon		113.152	0.0	0.0	12.8
water	1	cup		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
oil	1	cup		1795.8	0.0	0.574	203.93400000000003

- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.