A sope is a Mexican appetizer or snack that consists of a fried disk made of corn dough that has the sides pinched up. It is filled with savory toppings and usually garnished with lettuce and crumbled cheese. The two I had, served with rice and beans, were a whole filling meal. The sopes had a layer of creamy refried pinto beans spread on them, and for my filling I chose chorizo (Mexican sausage). On top of the chorizo was shredded lettuce, diced tomato and avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and just a little crumbled cotija cheese. The sausage was salty and spicy, but the sour cream and avocado cooled the dish, and the lettuce and tomato added freshness. For my side I was given a choice of pinto beans or black beans; I chose the black beans. One of my sopes turned out to be quite tough, but otherwise this was a fresh and delicious lunch.
Location: Fresh Agave, 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert, California. Date: October 28, 2021.
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AuthorChef Roland has been a legal resident of seven countries and has travelled in over thirty, documenting food along the way. He currently resides in the desert in Southern California. Categories
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