Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets

Name: Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 can black beans; 1 clove garlic, minced; 237 milliliters masa flour; 57 grams shredded Oaxaca cheese (or substitute Monterey Jack); 4 Tbsps neutral oil for frying; 1 onion, minced; 4 servings Chopped onion and/or cilantro for garnish; 4 servings Salsa for serving; 4 servings Salt to taste; 177 milliliters water, more if needed; 2 Tbsps lard, bacon fat, or oil

Dinner Tonight: Tlacoyo Masa Pockets might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 302 calories, 13g of protein, and 7g of fat. Head to the store and pick up salt, onion, masa flour, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the masa, water, and salt. Form into a ball so that all the flour is incorporated.

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All Purpose Flour

Water

Salt

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Bowl

Add more water if needed to make a moist dough. Set aside.

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Dough

Water

In a skillet, heat the lard, bacon fat, or oil over medium heat.

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Bacon Drippings

Lard

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

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.

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Garlic

Onion

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.

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Beans

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Spatula

Divide the masa dough into 4 pieces and flatten them between two pieces of plastic wrap using a heavy skillet or tortilla press.

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Wrap

Dough

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Plastic Wrap

Frying Pan

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.

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Cheese

Beans

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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.

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Vegetable Oil

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Paper Towels