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The Best Foods And Drinks You Should Absolutely Try In Mexico

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Gorditas

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Gorditas, which in English translates to “little fat one” is another Mexican delicacy that uses corn as its base. Mexico’s affinity with corn, which stretches back hundreds of years in its past, is the reason why most of the dishes in the country make use of the valuable crop.
Similar to a tlacoya in the sense that it’s thicker that your traditional tortilla, gorditas differ from the former in the way that it’s cooked. Gorditas are fired-up on a griddle, similar to how pancakes are made, except that the dough, or masa, is on the dryer side as opposed to the wet batter of a pancake. In contrast, tlacoyas are deep fried, giving the two they’re own distinct textures.
As far as how they’re used, gorditas are also stuffed with Mexican goodies, such as cheese, meats, potatoes, and other ingredients that you would normally find in a taco. This hefty cousin to the tortilla comes in different colors too, depending on what type of corn they use to make the masa. It is definitely more filling than your regular taco, so make sure you have space in your tummy before ordering some.

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