Sopes de Cebolla - Crispy Caramelized Onion Bites
These delightful Mexican sopes feature a crispy, buttery flour base topped with sweet, golden caramelized onions. A simple yet elegant snack that combines the richness of butter with the natural sweetness of slow-cooked onions for an irresistible treat.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- Mexican
Ingredients
- 2cupsall-purpose flour
- 8tbspbutter, divided
- 4mediumonions, thinly sliced
- 1tspsalt
- 6tbspwater, warm
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut 4 tablespoons of butter into small cubes and add to the flour. Using your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
3m - 2
Add warm water to the flour mixture, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently with a fork until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork the dough. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest for 5 minutes at room temperature.
5m - 3
While the dough rests, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring occasionally.
1mmedium heat - 4
Cook the onions for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become soft, golden, and caramelized. The onions should release their moisture and turn a deep golden brown. Set aside and keep warm.
10mmedium heat - 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small ball. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball into a thin disc about 3 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
4m - 6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, carefully place 3-4 dough discs into the butter, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
1mmedium-high heat - 7
Fry the sopes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough discs, adding more butter if necessary.
6mmedium-high heat - 8
Top each warm sope with a generous spoonful of caramelized onions and a small pat of the remaining butter if desired. Serve immediately while the sopes are still warm and crispy.
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