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Quesadillas Fritas
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Maricruz Avalos Flores
16
quesadillas
Fluffy, crispy, with a cheesy and flavorful filling. Those fried quesadillas are to die for!
prep
15
minutes
minutes
cook
15
minutes
minutes
total
30
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
Cups (US)
-
Metric
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3
cup
masa harina
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2
cups
lukewarm water
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1
tsp
baking powder
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1
tsp
salt
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2
cups
string cheese
(Oaxaca, asadero, mozzarella, etc.)
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any fillings you prefer
(read notes)
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oil for frying
(as needed)
Toppings
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2
cups
lettuce
(shredded)
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½
cup
onions
(sliced)
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½
cup
crumbled queso fresco
(or the cheese you prefer)
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½
cup
Mexican cream
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salsa
(read notes)
Instructions
Place masa harina in a bowl. Add salt, and baking powder.
Mix and knead the flour with lukewarm water until you’ll have a smooth dough that resembles play dough.
Heat about 2-inch oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Pinch the dough to get a portion and roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball.
Using a tortilla press or a heavy dish, press a dough ball between the two plastic sheets to make a thin tortilla.
Peel the sheet on top and add the filling and some cheese in the middle.
Carefully, fold the tortilla into a half-moon. Press a little bit on the edges to stick them together.
Remove the last plastic sheet and place the raw quesadilla on your hand, then carefully add it to the hot oil.
Repeat the steps adding as many quesadillas fit in your pan.
Fry quesadillas for 5-6 minutes flipping them once. Baste with oil the uncooked side so it will seal and make it easier to flip over.
As they finish cooking, transfer them to a paper lined plate.
Repeat until all masa dough is used.
Serve
Arrange the fried quesadillas in a serving plate.
Top with lettuce, onions, and then add cheese and cream on top.
Serve with a bowl of your favorite salsa on the side so everyone can add as much as they want.
Notes
You can use a variety of fillings to make this type of quesadillas, some recipes we recommend are:
Sauteed mushrooms
Ground beef picadillo
Chicken tinga
Calabacitas
Chilorio
Beef chile rojo
A la diabla shrimp
Recommended salsas for quesadillas fritas:
Red chilies and tomatillo sauce
.
Guacamole salsa for tacos
.
Chile de árbol salsa
.
Salsa verde with tomatillo
.
Fake guacamole
.
Nutritional info is only for fried quesadillas with no toppings and using 1 cup of oil in total.
Nutrition Information
Calories:
283
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
21
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
12
g
|
Cholesterol:
16
mg
|
Sodium:
405
mg
|
Potassium:
56
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
50
IU
|
Calcium:
65
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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