Huaraches
Huaraches are tasty oval-shaped corn masa cakes. They are made with only two ingredients: masa harina and water. Top them with meat, veggies, and drizzle with your favorite salsa. A Mexican treat that can’t be beat!
Servings: 12
Calories: 52kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups masa harina
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (or as much needed to form the dough)
- ½ tspn salt (optional)
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, combine the masa harina, water, and salt (if using).
- Be sure to only use the water necessary to form a small ball of dough.
- Cover with a kitchen towel.
- Let the masa rest for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the griddle (or heavy skillet) to medium heat.
- The griddle should be hot and ready for when the huaraches are formed.
- Open the tortilla press and add two pieces of wax paper.
- You can also use a cut up large gallon-size plastic bag.
- Uncover the masa and knead lightly for 2 minutes.
- Form a small ball from the dough, about the size of a golf ball.
- Roll into the shape of a cigar.
- Place the cigar in between the wax paper sheets.
- Press down on the tortilla press until the dough is flat.
- Carefully open the tortilla press and remove the oval shaped masa dough with your hand.
- Place the dough on the hot griddle.
- Cook for 1 minutes on each side.
- The dough will begin to rise once it is flipped.
- Remove from the griddle and repeat until there's no more masa.
- Keep the huaraches warm by covering them with a kitchen towel.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
NO TORTILLA PRESS? NO PROBLEMO! Use a pie plate, casserole dish, even skillet. Anything heavy that will press down the corn dough.
Cover the dough with a kitchen towel. This will prevent it from drying out.
Do not discard the wax paper. It can be reused several times.
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg