Among many of the typical Mexican dishes, there is one that stands out for its preparation and because it is a good option to eat at any time of the day. Fried quesadillas consist of a corn dough tortilla fried in a lot of oil, filled with some stew such as chicken tinga, hash, potato, meat, among others and, of course, the most famous filling, cheese. Although it does not have a precise origin, it is usually found more easily in Mexican snack shops in Mexico City and, now, we bring you a dough recipe for fried quesadillas so that you can also find it at home when you have a craving.
If you don’t want to leave home or don’t have a Mexican food place nearby, don’t think twice! Keep reading and discover how to make crispy fried quesadilla dough step by step.
Ingredients to make Masa for fried quesadillas:
• 2 cups of cornmeal (240 grams)
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 2 cups of warm water
• 1 tablespoon of wheat flour or rice flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
• Salt to taste
• ½ liter of oil
To accompany and stuffing
• Grated or shredded cheese
• Stew of your choice
• Lettuce
• Fresh cheese
• Homemade hot sauce
How to make Masa for fried quesadillas:
To begin with the preparation of the dough for Mexican quesadillas, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: the two cups of cornmeal, a little salt and the baking powder. You can help yourself with a balloon whisk or a fork. Add the warm water little by little, mix constantly with your hands until you get a manageable dough.
Later, add the tablespoon of oil and the tablespoon of wheat flour or rice flour, this will make the quesadilla crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Trick: You can also make a dough preparation with cooked potato, this will give it a very rich flavor and it will be softer.
Once you have the dough, take a portion of approximately 50 grams. Crush it with the help of a tortilla press and have the filling you want to use for the quesadillas on hand. If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can put them on plastic wrap and flatten with a rolling pin or plate.
Trick: If you don’t have a tortilla press, you can use plastic and flatten with a rolling pin or a plate.
Fill the quesadilla with cheese or the stew of your choice and close it. Seal the edges well to prevent it from opening when frying. Heat the half liter of oil and add the quesadilla to fry it. To prevent burning, turn the flour tortilla regularly until browned on both sides. Remove it and put it on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Accompany your fried quesadillas with lettuce and fresh cheese and a touch of spicy sauce, enjoy this authentic flavor!
Dough for fried quesadillas – Filling recipes
There are many ways to fill quesadillas, and if you’re familiar with Mexican cuisine, you’re bound to have several ideas. If you don’t know which one to decide on and want some inspiration, here are some of our favorite quesadilla recipes, tell us which one is your favorite!
• Northern quesadillas
• Mexican chicken quesadillas
• Squash Blossom Quesadillas
• Mexican Mushroom Cheese Quesadillas
