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lunch · vegetarian · gluten-free

Molotes

Puebla's spindle-shaped masa turnovers stuffed with cheese and epazote, fried crisp.

Time
45min
Steps
5
Molotes, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk.

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    You'll need: Deep pot for frying.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Mix masa with potato and salt.

    2. 2

      Press thin ovals between plastic.

    3. 3

      Fill with cheese and epazote; fold and seal into a spindle shape.

    4. 4

      Fry at 180°C (350°F) until golden.

    5. 5

      Serve with salsa, crema and shredded cabbage.

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