Tlacoyos

Method

1. 1 Soak broad beans overnight, then simmer for 40 minutes until soft, mash them thoroughly, and season with salt.
2. 2 Knead the masa cornstarch with warm water and salt for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes until the dough is pliable.
3. 3 Place the bean filling in the center of the dough ball, wrap it tightly, and flatten it into a rhombus shape 1 cm thick.
4. 4 Pan-fry for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and speckled.
5. 5 Sauté shredded nopal cactus leaves with onion for 8 minutes until the slime is removed.
6. 6 Arrange nopals on top of the pie, drizzle with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh cheese.

With an appliance

• Oven 47 min

  Replace step 4: place the tlacoyo on the middle rack of the oven at 225 degrees for 11 minutes, flip and rotate the tray after 6 minutes; the cake will be evenly cooked, requiring less monitoring, but without noticeable burnt spots on the surface.