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gordita
Mexican corn cake
chicharronPieces of chicharron—in this case, fried pork rind—typically served with lime and hot sauce.
gordita, a small Mexican corn cake that is fried, baked, or grilled and stuffed with various ingredients. A gordita—Spanish for “fat”—is made using masa dough, and the typical fillings include cheese, shredded meats or chicharrón (fried pork rind), mushrooms, potatoes, and refried beans. Gorditas are a common street snack across much of Mexico.
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