Molotes
Stuffed Masa Torpedoes
Torpedo-shaped masa pockets stuffed with mashed potato and cooked chorizo, then deep-fried at 350°F (175°C) until the shell turns deeply golden and crisp.
Molotes
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
Is the potato-chorizo filling safe with such a short fry time?
Yes, as written — the filling uses 6 ounces of already-cooked chorizo mixed with mashed potato, so the 4 to 5 minute fry at 350°F (175°C) only needs to crisp and color the masa shell, not cook raw meat.
Ingredientes· 7View
Masa Shell
- 2 cupsCorn Masa Harina
- 1.5 cups water + 1/2 tsp saltWarm Water & Salt
- for deep fryingVegetable Oil
Potato-Chorizo Filling
- 1 cupYukon Gold Potatopeeled, boiled, and mashed slightly
- 4 ozMexican Chorizocrumbled and cooked
Toppings
- 1/4 cup eachMexican Crema & Cotija Cheese
- 1/2 cupSalsa Roja
Instrucciones
6 pasosPrepara la masa
Mix the dough
Mix the masa harina, flour, salt, and enough water to make a smooth, pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Forma los óvalos
Shape the ovals
Divide into 12 balls. Flatten each between plastic into an oval.
Rellena y sella
Fill and seal
Place the filling down the center, fold the dough over, seal, and roll gently into a tapered spindle.
Calienta el aceite
Heat the oil
Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fríe los molotes
Fry the molotes
Fry in batches for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until deeply golden and crisp.
Sirve
Serve
Drain and serve with crema, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Authentic Culinary Gear for this Recipe
Heritage Mexican cooking relies on dedicated craft tools to develop authentic blisters, toasts, and emulsified textures.
10.5" Heavy Cast Iron Comal
Distributes high, dry radiant heat for charring poblanos, toasting chiles, and warming tortillas.
Cast Iron Tortilla Press (8")
Heavy calibrated leverage to press fresh heirloom masa dough into thin, supple rounds with zero sticking.
Heirloom Masa & Dried Chiles
Single-origin Mexican dried chiles (Ancho, Guajillo, Pasilla) and heirloom nixtamalized corn masa.
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