3-Ingredient Gorditas

My homemade 3-Ingredient gorditas are a breeze to make and are perfect for all your favorite fillings. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 119kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina
160 mls water 5 1/2 fluid ounces
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Mix together the masa harina, water and salt until you create dough.
Divide the dough into 8 balls (50g/2 ounces each).
Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Flatten the balls of dough between two sheets of plastic wrap with something heavy until it is around 0.5cm thick.
Place the gordita dough on the skillet and let it cook on each side for 15 seconds. Once each side gets a slight color, cook each side for a couple of minutes until it gets dark spots. Place it on the plate and cover it with a towel.
Once you cook them all, using the knife, cut them in half, making a pocket on the bottom side. Add your favorite fillings.

Video

Notes

TO STORE. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

TO FREEZE. Place each cooled gordita between a sheet of parchment paper, store them in a freezer bag, and freeze for 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

TO REHEAT. Reheat them in a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat until warmed through and crispy.

Filling ideas

Meat. Pork carnitas, Instant Pot shredded chicken, or taco meat.

Cheese. Shredded mozzarella cheese, queso fresco, or a Mexican three-cheese blend.

Veggies. Diced tomato, onion, shredded lettuce, or sautéed mushrooms.

Beans. Refried beans or black beans.

Garnish ideas. Salsa, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro.

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