Categories: Latin
Ingredients
- 2c Masa harina
- 1 1/2c Warm water
- 1T Ground cumin, made from lightly toasted cumin seed
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2c Ranchero cheese, or mild melting cheese such as Monterey jack, grated
- 1/2c cilantro
Directions
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In a mixing bowl, mix together the masa harina, water, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir into a manageable dough.
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The dough should be soft but not sticky; add more flour if needed.
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If dough is dry and hard to form, add more water.
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To make 3-inch round papusas, put about 1/2 cup of the dough in your hand for each papusa.
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Roll into a ball and flatten in your hand.
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Put 1/3 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste in the center.
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Work the edges up over the filling and again form a ball, completely enclosing the filling. This takes only a few seconds.
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Flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch or less and cook the papusas on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for about 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are lightly browned.
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Serve warm.