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.
