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Molotes poblanos are a crispy, crunchy antojito that start with a masa harina and wheat flour base. Fill these Molotes poblanos with mouthwatering fillings like cheese and poblano peppers for an ultra-satisfying snack.

Molotes Poblanos [Vegan]

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Ingredients You Need for Molotes Poblanos [Vegan]

For the Dough:
  • 1/2 cup‌ ‌‌all‌-purpose‌ ‌flour‌
  • 1 1/2 cups ‌ masa‌ ‌harina‌ ‌
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt‌‌
  • 1 tablespoon‌ vegetable shortening‌ ‌or vegan butter
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water

For the Fillings:

  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 3-4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

For Frying

  • 1-2 cups neutral vegetable oil

How to Prepare Molotes Poblanos [Vegan]

To Prep:
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

For the Dough:

  1. Combine both flours, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the shortening and water and knead into a uniform ball, about 5-6 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

For the Fillings:

  1. Place both whole poblanos on the foil and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. Make sure to turn the peppers 1-2 times throughout roasting.
  2. Transfer the poblanos to a Ziplock bag or bowl with plastic wrap overtop to help loosen the skins. Let them steam for a few minutes, then peel the skins off. Open and remove the seeds and veins, then slice the poblanos into strips.

For the Assembly:

  1. Flatten each ball of dough between 2 sheets of plastic, then roll it out into a thin oval shape using a rolling pin. Remove the top piece of plastic, add a strip of poblano and cheese to the center.
  2. Keeping the dough on the bottom piece of plastic, fold it over and pinch the edges together, making sure there is a good seal.

For the Frying:

  1. Carefully cook 1-2 at a time in a large skillet filled with ~1 inch of oil. Fry on each side for 1-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and keep warm in your oven at 250°F while you cook the rest. Serve with salsa verde and Mexican crema. Happy eating!
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    At Broke Bank Vegan, you'll find Mexican food made cheap, easy, and delicious. As residents of Mexico, we re-create authentic meals with a vegan twist. Our nursing backgrounds showed us the limitations of promoting health through diet within a hospital setting. However, recognizing that many diseases are food-related, we are motivated to develop nutritious plant-based recipes you'll want to make over and over again!

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