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.
