1 lb tomatoes
2 fresh serrano chiles, 1 jalapeno chile or a handful of pickled nacho sliced jalapenos
2 tbsp chopped white onion
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh chopped coriander
2 cups masa harina
1 1/3 cups or so of water
10 oz queso fresco, feta cheese (2 cups) or Panuelo Mexican cheese
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
Assemble
Sprinkle cheese on each memela, spoon on sauce, heat them in a 350F oven for 2-3 minutes
Posted: 7/9/2009 12:35:19 PM