Polkanes

1. 1

   Make the masa into a dough by adding salt and 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water.

2. 2

   Stir it well and knead it a bit it should not be sticky or dry and then let it rest, covered, for at least 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix together all the remaining ingredients except the oil.

4. 4

   Flatten about 1/8 of the dough on your hand, then fill it with a bit of the stuffing.

5. 5

   The dough will be flexible, so youll be able to make an egg-shaped dumpling by enclosing some of the filling within.

6. 6

   (Even if the dumpling is imperfect that is, with some of the filling escaping itll be fine.

7. 7

   Just shape it nicely and dont worry about beans or bits of onion on the surface.)

8. 8

   Repeat with the rest of the dough and the filling.

9. 9

   Fry in about 1/4 inch of oil or lard, turning as needed to brown beautifully.

10. 10

    Serve hot or at room temperature with tomato-pumpkinseed salsa (recipe here).

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