Memelas


 * INGREDIENTS
 * 1 lb tomato
 * 2 fresh serrano chilies, 1 jalapeno chile or 2 a handful of pickled nacho sliced jalapenos
 * 2 tablespoons chopped white onions
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
 * 2 cups masa harina
 * 1 1/3 cups water
 * 10 ounces queso fresco, feta cheese (2 cups) or 10ounces panuelo mexican cheese

Directions:
Prepare Sauce: Broil the tomatoes and green chile(s) about 2-3" from the coils, on both sides. Peel tomatoes and chiles, core tomatoes, puree with onion in food processor with a little salt.

Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat, pour in sauce, a little first, then the rest, heat bubbling until it thickens 2-5 minutes. Add coriander

Memelas: Mix 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups masa harina and 1 1/3 cups of water with a wooden spoon Turn into a nice dough.

Divide into 16 pieces

Heat frying pan over medium high heat

Roll out memelas to about 3" x 4" between sheets or parchment, wax paper or plastic.

Fry 3-4 at a time until lightly golden on each side

If possible, shape them into little dishes with raised edges

Sprinkle cheese on each memela, spoon on sauce, heat them in a 350F oven for 2-3 minutes.