What is Gordita?
Gordita is a flat bread made of corn flour, originally from Mexico. They are relatively strong, usually the size of the hand, and can be divided and filled with various fillings, from cheeses to beans to meat or steamed meat or combinations, usually with chili. Gordita means "small fat" in Spanish and is often used as a term of perseverance.
As with any regional kitchen, the size, method of production and cooking techniques differ from region to region in Mexico. Usually used flour is Harina meat, which is made of corn and has a significant taste thanks to the method used to produce it. The corn is dried, then boiled in water with cough lime, then re -dried and crushed into a very fine powder that is easily mixed with water. Some people add baking powder, others insert garlic powder or cheese to taste. Gordita is the first bnavrace on a hot grid and then deeply fried, giving him soft and crunchy outside. Are relatively strong, almost as thick corn tOrtilla, which allows them to divide as a pita of bread and filled.
The filling is different from the region to the region in Mexico. Gordity can be inserted pieces of meat, chilli con carne or vegetarian possibilities of repurative beans. As in Mexico, Chilli is one of the main components of any filling. Salad or vegetables are often added and salsa or guacamole.
Gorditas is commonly served as street food or fast food in Mexico and their popularity has spread throughout the world. While Mexican fast food chains around the world serve the Tex-Mex kitchen, a combination of texans and Mexican dishes, the traditional Mexican fare is quite different and is diverse in different regions of Mexico. Tortillas made of corn -flour and gorditas are the basis of Mexico.
Mexican food is known for its spicy taste. Two main sauces are used - salsa and guacamole - although seasonSmooth accessories are endless. Salsa is a mixture of tomatoes, onions and chili, while Guacamole is a crushed avocado pear with onion, chilli and coriander or celery. Often, especially with more than a version of Mexican meal Tex-Mex, is served with sour cream.