Gorditas
Gorditas
2 cups Masa Harina
Tomatillo Sauce
Tomatillo Sauce
1 lb tomatillos
4 scallions
2 to 4 Serrano chiles
1 tsp Mexican lime juice
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
1/3 cup cilantro (optional)
NOTE: Do not add cilantro if the sauce is going to be used as an enchilada sauce
Place the tomatillos & chiles in a pot & cover with water
Bring water to boil over medium heat
If you use high heat, the tomatillos can easily disintegrate if the water is allowed to boil too swiftly
When the tomatillos & chiles have become quite soft, about 5 to 10 min, discard the water & place them in a blender
Add onions, lime juice & salt; blend, using pulses, until the sauce is roughly chopped
Taste the sauce & add the sugar, if necessary, & the cilantro, if desired
If the sauce is to be used in enchiladas, blend it for about 15 seconds or until it is smooth
Chile De Arbol Hot Sauce
Chile de Arbol Hot Sauce
Use to sprinkle on tacos, tostadas or other snacks
You can also dash some into pozole, menudo or other soups
It lasts indefinitely
It’s very close to Tabasco sauce, but is a lot better
50 to 60 dried chiles de arbol
1 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
2 Tbsp shelled pumpkin seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds or 1/4 tsp ground
1/8 tsp ground allspice
2 cloves
1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
1 scant tsp salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled & roughly chopped
3/4 cup cider vinegar
Stem the chiles, then roll them between your thumb & fingers, pressing gently to loosen the seeds inside
Break in half, shake out as many seeds as possible, then place in a blender jar
Heat an ungreased skillet over medium-low heat
Stir the sesame seeds for several min until they brown & pop; scoop into the blender jar
Add pumpkin seeds to the skillet
When the first one pops, stir constantly for several min until all are golden & have popped up into a round shape
Pulverize the cumin, allspice & cloves in a mortar or spice grinder, then add to the blender jar along with the oregano, salt, garlic & vinegar
Blend for several min until the mixture is orange-red & feels smooth when a drop is rubbed between your fingers
Strain through a sieve, working the solids back & forth & pressing them firmly
Stir in 3/4 cup water, then pour into a bottle, cover & let st& for 24 hrs before serving