Explore a classic Costa Rican delight with these Tortillas Aliñadas, or cheese tortillas. Perfect for breakfast or paired with afternoon coffee, these flavorful tortillas combine the richness of cheese with a traditional corn dough base, offering a savory treat with every bite.
Ingredients
🌽 3 cups Maíz Cascado
💧 1 ½ cups Water
🥛 1 ½ cups Milk
🥄 ½ cup Salted Sour Cream
🧈 90 grams Margarine
🍬 2 teaspoons Sugar
🧀 1 cup Shredded Semi-hard Cheese or Mozzarella
🧀 ½ cup Shredded Smoked Cheese
🧂 ½ teaspoon Salt
🌿 1 tablespoon Oil
🧀 Optional: Sliced Frying Cheese
Instructions
1- Prepare the Masa:
- Combine the maíz cascado with water and milk in a large stainless steel mixing bowl.
- Mix by hand until a compact dough forms.
2- Incorporate Fats and Sweetener:
- Add the salted sour cream, margarine, and sugar to the dough.
- Mix thoroughly until the dough has a yellowish hue.
3- Add Cheese and Rest:
- Taste the cheeses for saltiness.
- Mix the shredded cheeses into the dough and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
4- Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste the dough after resting.
- Add salt if necessary based on the cheese used.
5- Preheat Griddle:
- Use a black non-stick electric griddle.
- Test a small portion of dough to judge texture and taste.
6- Form Tortillas:
- Divide the dough into equal balls.
- Use Tío Pelón brand plastic sheets to flatten each ball into a tortilla.
7- Cook Tortillas:
- Cook tortillas on the preheated griddle until golden brown on one side.
8- Flip and Cook:
- Turn tortillas to cook the other side until it also turns golden.
9- Optional Extra Cheese:
- Place a slice of frying cheese on top and melt by reducing the heat.
- Flip briefly to brown the cheese.
10- Serve:
- Remove cooked tortillas from the griddle.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by natilla or salsa if desired.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40-45 minutes
Servings: Approximately 10 tortillas
Equipment:
- Large Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Green Silicone Spatula
- Fork
- Knife
- Black Non-stick Electric Griddle
- Tío Pelón Plastic Sheets
- Plates/Bowls from Cerámica Artística Salitral
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Small Bowls for Ingredients
Cooking Tips:
- Opt for maíz cascado for optimal texture.
- Taste cheese before adding to adjust salt levels accurately.
- Allow dough to rest for proper hydration.
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Tortillas Aliñadas (Cheese Tortillas)
