Gorditas
Nov 23, 2024 11:16 AM
A meaty vegan jackfruit filling is tucked into soft, puffy gorditas for a totally new take on Taco Tuesday. Add your favourite toppings and dig in!
You may know gorditas from Taco Bell (can we talk about how they have such great vegan options?!), but have you ever tried making them yourself? Friends, get ready for a treat!
Gorditas are hand-formed tortillas made from masa dough, which are then puffed up on a griddle until soft and browned in spots. Because they puff up, an air bubble forms in the middle, so when you slice into the gordita, it forms a pocket prime for stuffing with all kinds of delicious things. In this case, that’s a vegan jackfruit filling!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Something a little different. I’m not going to turn down jackfruit tacos for Taco Tuesday, but sometimes I want a change of pace. Gorditas might not technically be tacos, but I’d say they’re taco-adjacent, so they count!
Authentic flavour. Between the masa harina and the blend of spices in the jackfruit, this vegan gorditas recipe brings authentic flavour to the table—even if jackfruit isn’t quite a traditional filling!
Customisable toppings. Topping options are endless! From salsa, vegan sour cream, and guacamole to more adventurous choices like strawberry salsa or pickled red onions, you can customise your gorditas to suit your preferences.
Ingredients:
For the gorditas
- 2 cups masa harina, 320g
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, 23g
- 1 ½ – 2 cups warm water, 374–500ml
For the jackfruit
- 2 young jackfruit in water, drained, 800g
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, 23g
- ¾ cup yellow or red onion, diced, 114g
- 1 jalapeño, diced, 25g
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, 16g
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup vegetable broth, or water, 250ml or 227g
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 16g
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
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