Minced Lamb and Corn Sopes
Minced Lamb and Corn Sopes is a delightful twist on traditional Mexican street food. Inspired by vibrant flavors and hearty satisfaction, this dish combines succulent lamb and sweet corn layered atop handmade sopes, a classic Mexican base of masa harina.
Ingredients
For the sopes:
- 2 cups masa harina - Look for high-quality masa harina available at Latin markets
1.5 cups water - Warm, filtered for best texture
1 teaspoon salt
For the lamb topping:
300 grams ground lamb (minced lamb) - Choose grass-fed for richer flavor
1 cup corn kernels - Fresh, sweet corn is preferred
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion - Finely chopped
2 cloves cloves - Minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon cilantro - Chopped, fresh- 1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
Garnishes
- ¼ cup queso fresco - Crumbled
1 medium lime - Cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Sopes: Mix masa harina with salt in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water, mixing to form a dough. Knead until smooth and pliable, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Form and Cook Sopes: Divide dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each to about 1cm thick, keeping a slight rim around the edge. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each sope for 2 minutes on each side, until dry and slightly golden.
- Cook Lamb Topping: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cumin, cooking for 1 more minute. Add minced lamb, breaking it apart, and cook until browned. Mix in corn, salt, and pepper, and cook for additional 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro.
- Assemble the Sopes: Spoon a generous amount of lamb and corn mixture onto each sope. Top with crumbled queso fresco and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
To add an extra crunch, lightly fry the sopes after they've been initially cooked. For those avoiding lamb, turkey or beef can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 6mg
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