Best Easy Sopes para Celebración Recipe

In a large bowl, combine masa harina, 1.25 cups warm water, and 0.5 tsp salt. Knead until a soft, pliable dough forms (add a little more water if needed).

Divide dough into 12 balls. Flatten each ball into a thick disc about 4 inches wide. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook each disc for 1 minute per side until it develops light brown spots—do not fully cook yet. Let cool for 1-2 minutes.

Using your fingers, pinch a rim around the edge of each disc to form shallow borders, then heat 0.25 cup vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat.

Fry sopes until golden and slightly crisp, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Spread warm refried black beans over each sope. Top with shredded chicken, lettuce, diced tomato, and crumbled cotija cheese.

Sprinkle chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the toppings. Serve immediately for best texture.