Tetelas
Triangular Masa Pockets
Triangular masa pockets folded around refried black beans and a hoja santa leaf, griddled dry until the folded edges cook through — naturally vegetarian.
Tetelas
✦ Antes de Empezar
Before you cook
What is hoja santa, and can I substitute it?
Hoja santa is an anise-scented Mexican herb used here in the bean filling; if you can't find it, you can leave it out. Either way, tetelas are naturally vegetarian, filled with just beans and optional cheese.
Ingredientes· 4View
Masa Shell
- 2 cups masa + 1.5 cups waterCorn Masa Harina & Warm Water
- 1/2 tspSalt
Filling
- 3/4 cupRefried Black Bean Pasteseasoned with avocado leaves, smooth
For Serving
- as neededMexican Crema & Salsa Verde
Instrucciones
6 pasosPrepara la masa
Mix the dough
Mix the masa, water, and salt. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Extiende la masa
Press the round
Press a masa ball into a thin 6-inch round.
Rellena el centro
Fill the center
Place the beans, half a hoja santa leaf, and optional cheese in the center.
Forma el triángulo
Fold the triangle
Fold three sides inward to form a sealed triangle, pressing the seams gently.
Cocina en el comal
Cook on the comal
Cook on a dry, medium-hot comal for 3 to 4 minutes per side, including the folded edges, until cooked and spotted.
Sirve
Serve
Serve hot with 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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