Photograph of the finished Memela

Mexico · Bánh ngô nướng đậu đen Memela

Memela

1 hr 20 min Hands-on time + 8 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Masa harina Masa harina 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Pork fat Pork fat 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Black beans Black beans 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Mexican fresh cheese (queso fresco) Mexican fresh cheese (queso fresco) 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Tomato Tomato 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 4
  • Photograph of Shallots Shallots 1.2
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 0.6 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak black beans for 8 hours, then cook for 50 minutes until they are soft and mushy, then blend them into a thick sauce.
  2. 2 Knead the masa dough with 65 ml of warm water for 3 minutes, roll into 3 balls and flatten them into oval shapes 5 mm thick.
  3. 3 Pan-fry for 3 minutes on each side, then raise the edges of the pancake by a finger while it's still hot.
  4. 4 Spread lard on the surface of the cake first, then spread the beans; the lard prevents the beans from soaking in and softening the cake.
  5. 5 Pour the grilled chili tomato sauce over it, sprinkle with fresh cheese, sliced red onion, and cilantro.

With an appliance

  • Oven 1 hr 20 min

    Replace step 3: Place the cake on a preheated cast iron baking tray in the middle rack of the oven at 240 degrees for 6 minutes, rotating the tray at minute 3. The cake cooks evenly and you don't have to press each side, but you'll lose the burnt spots and the smell of the pan or charcoal.

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