Instructions
Jammy Eggs
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. The water should be about an inch above the eggs.
- Place the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to high.
- Once the water starts boiling, set the timer for 6 and a half minutes for a jammy yolk.
- While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Once the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to the ice water.
- Let the eggs sit in the ice water for at least 5 minutes before peeling.
Sopes
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, salt, and hot water. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal balls.
- Heat the griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
11. If you have a tortilla press, place one small ball of dough in the center, close, and press down gently until you form a medium size
thick tortilla. About 4-½ inches.
- Lift the handle and remove the tortilla and repeat. If you don’t have a Tortilla Press, use a glass pie dish to press down the dough.
- Place the tortilla on the already hot griddle for a minute.
- Turn the tortilla remove from the griddle after a minute, don’t let it cook longer, or the dough will dry and crack.
- Remove from the griddle with the help of a spatula. Cover the tortillas with a dry kitchen towel and allow them to cool for about 30-45 seconds,
- Start forming the border by pinching the edges of the tortillas with your fingers, and cover with a kitchen towel until ready to assemble.
Cilantro Dressing
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, dry chili, garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assemble
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans over each Sope.
- Top the beans with the avocado and red onion slices. then half of a jammy egg and a drizzle of cilantro dressing
- Top with a generous sprinkle of Gayo Azul Cotija cheese.
- Serve the Sopes immediately.