Follow these steps for perfect results
instant corn flour
all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
warm water
canola oil
for frying
baking potatoes
peeled and diced
Spanish chorizo
diced small
garlic cloves
minced
Spanish onion
diced
red bell pepper
diced
yellow bell pepper
diced
green bell pepper
diced
poblano pepper
chicken stock
cilantro
chopped
scallion
chopped
Combine corn flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Gradually add warm water, mixing until a moist, smooth dough forms.
Add more water if needed to achieve the right consistency.
Form small balls of dough, about the size of a walnut, and keep them covered to prevent drying.
Moisten a cloth napkin or tea towel and spread it on a flat surface.
Roll each dough ball in your moistened palm until smooth.
Place the ball on the damp towel, cover with plastic, and flatten with your hand to a silver dollar size.
For patty shaping, flatten again with a small can or flat-bottomed glass to a 2-2.5 inch diameter circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
Peel off the plastic and carefully lift the tortilla from the damp cloth.
Smooth any rough edges with your fingers.
For a quicker method, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Cut out sopes using a 2-inch round cookie cutter.
Re-roll any unused dough.
Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Fry the patties until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 1 minute per side.
Drain on paper towels.
Make a slit on the side while still warm.
Fill with chorizo and potato filling.
Cook potatoes in a pot of water until tender, then remove and set aside.
Add a little oil to a large saute pan.
Add chorizo and cook for 4 minutes, shaking occasionally, until crispy.
Add minced garlic, diced onion, and all diced bell peppers and poblano pepper.
Cook for 8 minutes.
Add chicken stock and cook for 3 more minutes.
Add the cooked potatoes, chopped cilantro, and chopped scallions.
Cook for 3 minutes more and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Use this mixture to fill the sopes.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the canola oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy sopes.
Adjust the amount of water in the dough based on the humidity of your environment.
Serve with your favorite salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The chorizo and potato filling can be made a day ahead.
Stack sopes on a plate, garnish with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream.
Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Offer as a side dish to grilled meats.
Light and refreshing to complement the savory flavors.
Balances the spice and richness of the chorizo.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Sopes are a traditional Mexican street food.
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