🇲🇽 Mexican
Chorizo Gorditas
🇲🇽 Mexican
Little savoury cakes of chorizo, golden outside and tender within — great hot or cold. Ready in 32 minutes including prep.
Prep 15 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Medium
Ingredients
- Onion1 small, grated
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp, for frying
- Eggs1, beaten
- Ground Cumin1 tsp
- Breadcrumbs80 g
- Chorizo300 g
- Masa Harina300 g
- Salsa Verde200 ml
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Chop or mash the chorizo finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and ground cumin.
- 2
Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.
- 3
Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.
- 4
Shallow-fry in the Vegetable Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.
- 5
Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.
Chef's tip
Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.
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