Mexican Huaraches
*Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher’s discretion.*
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
Prep Time
10
servings
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
10
servings
30
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Ingredients
For huaraches
2
cups
masa harina
1 1/2
cups
water
1
teaspoon
Salt
For the Meat
1 1/2
lb.
ground chicken
1
yellow onion
diced
1 1/2
teaspoons
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
cumin powder
1/2
teaspoon
pepper
2
tablespoons
olive oil
1/2
teaspoon
Salt
to taste
For Serving
2
cups
refried beans
2 1/2
cups
pico de gallo
1/2
cup
queso fresco
1/8
cup
sour cream
drizzled on top
Instructions
Cook the meat:
Heat the oil in a pan and add the meat. Season with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Mix in the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, and the meat has cooked through (about 10 minutes).
Cover and set aside.
Make the huaraches:
Combine masa, salt, and water in a bowl.
Knead for 2 minutes to achieve a smooth and non-sticky dough.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Divide the dough into equal portions and keep them covered with a damp towel.
Using your hands and a smooth surface, get a ping ball sized amount of dough and shape it into a rope.
Using a tortilla press lined with plastic wrap, press out all ropes into flat ovals.
Peel the sheet on top and flip the huarache onto your hand.
Remove the last sheet and then place the huarache onto the hot pan.
Cook for one minute, then carefully flip it and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Repeat the steps until all masa dough is used and keep huaraches wrapped in a kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft.
Assemble:
Place a huarache flat on a plate and spread a spoonful of refried beans.
Add some meat on top.
Top with chopped cilantro and add some cheese on top and finish with a drizzle of sour cream. Serve immediately.