MEMELAS

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Provided by AlainaF

Time 25m

Yield 16 memelas

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb tomatoes
2 fresh serrano chilies, 1 jalapeno chile or 2 a handful of pickled nacho sliced jalapenos
2 tablespoons chopped white onions
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
2 cups masa harina
1 1/3 cups water
10 ounces queso fresco, feta cheese (2 cups) or 10 ounces panuelo mexican cheese

Steps:

Prepare Sauce: Broil the tomatoes and green chile(s) about 2-3" from the coils, on both sides. Peel tomatoes and chiles, core tomatoes, puree with onion in food processor with a little salt.
Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat, pour in sauce, a little first, then the rest, heat bubbling until it thickens 2-5 minutes. Add coriander
Memelas: Mix 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups masa harina and 1 1/3 cups of water with a wooden spoon Turn into a nice dough.
Divide into 16 pieces
Heat frying pan over medium high heat
Roll out memelas to about 3" x 4" between sheets or parchment, wax paper or plastic.
Fry 3-4 at a time until lightly golden on each side
If possible, shape them into little dishes with raised edges
Sprinkle cheese on each memela, spoon on sauce, heat them in a 350F oven for 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.4, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.6