Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup masa flour; 3/4 cup water, more if needed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lard, bacon fat, or oil; 1/2 onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can black beans; 2 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese (or substitute Monterey Jack); Salt to taste; 4 tablespoons neutral oil for frying; Salsa for serving; Chopped onion and/or cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup masa flour
3/4 cup water, more if needed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lard, bacon fat, or oil
1/2 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can black beans
2 oz shredded Oaxaca cheese (or substitute Monterey Jack)
Salt to taste
4 tablespoons neutral oil for frying
Salsa for serving
Chopped onion and/or cilantro for garnish

1
In a bowl, combine the masa, water, and salt. Form into a ball so that all the flour is incorporated. Add more water if needed to make a moist dough. Set aside.
2
In a skillet, heat the lard, bacon fat, or oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft, then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until starting to color. Add the beans, undrained, and raise the heat to high. Cook for a couple minutes, then mash roughly with a spatula and remove from the heat.
3
Divide the masa dough into 4 pieces and flatten them between two pieces of plastic wrap using a heavy skillet or tortilla press. Lay them on a cutting board and divide the beans and cheese among them, then carefully fold over and pinch to create a half-moon shaped pocket.
4
Heat the frying oil in a large skillet over high heat and add the pockets (cook them in two batches to avoid crowding). cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden, then drain on paper towels. Serve with the salsa and garnishes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup masa flour, 3/4 cup water, more if needed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lard, bacon fat, or oil, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets Recipe

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