Gordita de Puro Gordito de Chicharrón

Thick, rustic corn patties stuffed with tender pork cracklings and finished with salsa, cheese, and herbs—just like in the image!

Ingredients:

Masa:

2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas)

1 ½ cups warm water (adjust as needed)

½ tsp salt

Optional: a bit of lard or oil for extra flavor

Filling:

1 ½ cups chicharrón prensado (soft pork crackling stew or pressed pork rinds)

½ cup chopped onion

1 small tomato, diced

1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional)

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving:

Crumbled queso fresco or cotija

Chopped cilantro

Sliced onion

Salsa roja or verde

Shredded lettuce (optional)