How to Make Mexican Sopes (Step-By-Step)

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Sopes are one of the most popular antojitos (snacks) in Mexico. These crispy masa cakes are slathered with refried beans and topped with fresh salsa, avocado, dairy-free queso, and so much more!

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Mix the masa harina, salt, and water to form a dough just as you would for corn tortilla making.

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Form small balls. You should get about 9-10 sopes out of this recipe, but you can make more if you want one-bite sopes.

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Press the balls in a lined tortilla press or with the bottom of a baking dish to form thick tortillas (about ¼-inch thick).

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Cook the sopes on both sides until brown spots are forming and they're puffing slightly.

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Pull a portion of the cooked sope and pinch it out to the edge to form a ridge all the way around.

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Shallow fry each sope for about 30 seconds on both sides, or until they turn a light gold color.

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Fill with your favorite garnishes like refried beans, salsa fresca, cilantro, avocado, queso fresco, or crema.

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Find full measurements, instructions, and video at the link down below!

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