CORN MASA QUESADILLAS

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I live in Mexico and "quesadillas" always use corn masa or corn tortillas. The ones made with flour tortillas are called "sincronizadas" (just a cultural tidbit). Anyway, these are from scratch and very versatile since you can use any leftover filling.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g prepared corn masa harina flour (just a bit more than one pound)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon melted shortening or 1 tablespoon lard
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooking oil
shredded lettuce (optional)
diced tomatoes (optional)
sliced onion (optional)
crumbled fresh cheese (optional)
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and knead until well blended and easy to handle. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Form tortilla-like circles in tortilla press.
  • Fill with your favorite filling or leftovers (not runny) as for turnovers.
  • Seal edges and fry in enough cooking oil. Drain excess grease.
  • (Optional) Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shaved onion, crumbled cheese, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 62, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2

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