They may seem the same; however, certain things differentiate them from each other. Here I have discussed their ingredient, fillings, and making to clear everything.
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Differences between Taco Bell’s Gordita and Chalupa
Here are the differences between a chalupa and a gordita you should know.
All about Chalupa
The term chalupa refers to the concave shape of the masa cake, a derivative of the Spanish word shallop. There is a huge variety in size and shape of the chalupa.
Some people do not like thick chalupa, so if you also do not like thick ones, you can go for thin options, such as tortillas.
The filling of chalupa consists of chorizo, ground beef, shredded chicken or pig, refried beans, and eggs. Cheese, chopped raw onion, shredded lettuce, and salsa are widely used topping this fried snack; tomato, sour cream, and cheddar cheese are also used.
Ingredients
You need the following ingredients for making delicious chalupa
- One cup masa harina (masa flour)
- Half cup plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
- Half teaspoon salt
- One cup of salsa
- 2 cups of shredded chicken; you can take it from rotisserie chicken
- Half cup of shredded lettuce
- One white onion, chopped in a small dice
- half cup of crumbled cotija cheese
How to Make?
First of all, combine masa and add 1 teaspoon oil, salt, 2/3 cup of water in a large bowl so you can mix all things well. Now stir the mixture with the help of a wooden spoon and mix until dough is created.
Make sure you add water and oil as they help in kneeling and result in the production of smooth dough.
Now divide the whole dough into 2 small balls, flatten each of them with your palms, and create a crater in the mid of the disc. Finally, create the shape of a bit of dough.
Meanwhile, take 12 cups of oil and heat it. Please wait until the oil starts shimmering and add chalupa shells to it. Cook the shells for almost 1 minute until they turn brown and become crunchy.
Now take them out of the oil and place them on a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Do its topping with different ingredients discussed above, for example, cheese, chicken, salsa, etc.
Serve them right after preparing; however, you can save them for 2-3 days by wrapping them in an airtight plastic sheet.
However, you can save its dough for 2-3 months but make sure you have thawed it properly before freezing; otherwise, it will expire.
All about Gordita
These are pockets made of maze floor, and their filling is similar to that of tortillas. Refried beans, cheese, potatoes), braised pig al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, braised pig al pastor, carnitas, carne asada, chorizo, chicharróns (pork rinds), or shredded chicken are mainly used to fill gordita.
Furthermore, Masa Harina is used for making the dough of the gordita. You can cook them by both deep-frying and or using a grill. However, for restaurant look at home, you must shallow fry them.
When they are fully cooked, there is bubbling up of gorditas, and the whole is also created within them.
Generally, they are cooked using Masa Harina and water; however, garlic powder, cheese, and baking powder is also added for flavor.
First, cook it on the grill, then deep fry it to make it’s interior soft and exterior crunchy. However, they are thick like corn tortillas. That’s why there are stuffed like pita bread
Ingredients
Here is the list of things and the amount you need to make gordita
- 2 cups masa harina corn flour
- one teaspoon salt
- one teaspoon of baking powder
- 3 tablespoons of lard or vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- one cup of refried beans
- one cup shredded meat, like pork, chicken, or beef
- one cup shredded cheese such as queso de rancho, queso Oaxaca or Monterey Jack
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream, to serve (optional)
- ½ cup salsa, to serve
How to Make?
First, the dough is prepared by adding Masa Harina, water, and salt to a large bowl. Next, mix the mixture and kneel it to make a smooth dough.
Now make 16 balls of the dough. Meanwhile, heat a large-sized griddle. Now flatten the ball of dough between two pieces of wraps. Press it forcefully as the disc will be small; however, the tortilla disc is hard.
Now remove the plastic wraps and place the disc on the heated grill. Cook both sides for almost 10-15 seconds. Now cook both sides for more than a 1minute until there are brown spots on the disc.
Heating the discs helps in their hardening. Thus, it becomes easy to fill. Now gordita will expand, and there is the creation of a bubble on both sides of the center or at the sides.
Please remove it from the grill, place it on the plate and cover it with a light kitchen towel. Then, cut it from the side to create a pocket and fill its interior with delicious fillings.
FAQs
Following are the most related and commonly asked question.
How are the Gorditas and Chalupas Served?
They are prepared when you order them; thus, you eat everything fresh. Moreover, making does not take much time, and you have to wait for just 3-5 minutes.
Can I Eat a Gordita or Chalupa if I have food allergies?
If you are allergic to any ingredient, tell the person who is taking the order and ask him not to add those things to the recipe of your order. Then, if you still get some allergic reaction, rush to the doctor.
Are chalupas Hard or Soft?
It is more chewy and crunchy than the taco shell.
Can you Buy Gordita Shells?
Yes, you can buy shells from Walmart and other online marketplaces. Thus all you have to do is prepare to fillings, and it has become easy for you to prepare gordita.
What’s the difference between a Chalupa and a Taco?
Tacos are made using curved corn of tortilla shell cooked first, then fillings are added. Mexican chalupas are fried with salsa on them, and after drying, they are garnished with other toppings.
Is a Chalupa a Puffy Taco?
These are very crunchy and easy to make. The interior of chalupa is hard and crunchy; however, they are fluffy from the inside and have very soft fillings.
What is the Difference between a Pupusa and a Gordita?
Both are small pockets filled with delicious things; however, Papusa is filled before cooking, and; Gordita is stuffed with filling after frying.
Final Words
Finally, you know the difference between a chalupa and Taco Bell’s gordita. There is a difference in their cooking, bread, and filling. However, they both taste delicious.
You can cook them in a few minutes by following the above recipe. Then, consume them immediately after making or wrapping them in a plastic sheet to save them for the next 2-3 days.
However, their bread can be kept for months by thawing before refrigeration.
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