Huaraches
Sandal-Shaped Masa Cakes
Long masa ovals — shaped like the sandal that gives them their name — stuffed with black beans before griddling, then loaded with grilled steak or cecina, salsa, and queso fresco.
Huaraches
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Can I use chicken instead of steak?
Yes — grilled steak, cecina, and chicken all work here; if you use chicken, cook it through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before slicing it over the huarache.
Ingredientes· 8View
Huarache Base
- 2 cupsCorn Masa Harina
- 1/2 cupRefried Black Beanssmooth, used as stuffing
- 1.5 cups water + 1/2 tsp saltWarm Water & Salt
- 1/4 cupVegetable Oil or Lard
Toppings
- 1.5 cupsCarne Asada or Shredded Beefcooked
- 1/2 cup eachSalsa Roja & Salsa Verde
- 1/2 cup eachWhite Onion & Cilantrochopped
- 1/2 cupQueso Frescocrumbled
Instrucciones
5 pasosPrepara la masa
Mix the dough
Mix the masa harina, water, and salt into a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Rellena y forma
Fill and shape
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each piece, add 2 tablespoons of beans to the center, close the masa around the filling, and shape into a long oval about 8 inches long.
Cocina en el comal
Cook on the comal
Cook on a medium-hot comal for 4 to 5 minutes per side, pressing gently so the center cooks through.
Dora la superficie
Crisp the surface
Brush with lard or oil and cook another minute per side for a lightly crisp surface.
Sirve
Serve
Spread with more beans if desired, then top with salsa, the grilled meat, cheese, onion, cilantro, and nopales.
