Ingredients

1 pound tomatoes (4 medium)

2 fresh serrano chiles or 1 jalapeño chile

2 tablespoons chopped white onion

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 cups masa harina ('masa mix') such as Maseca or Quaker

1 1/3 cups warm water

10 ounces queso fresco (Mexican fresh cheese) or feta, crumbled (2 cups)

• Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro

• Special equipment: a tortilla press or a rolling pin

Description

Memelas Are Similar To Chalupas And Sopes. Pinching Up The Edges And Creating Tiny Bumps In The Centers Helps Keep The Filling In Place, Which...

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