Gordita
noun
a deep-fried pocket of cornmeal dough (masa), often with a filling of meat and vegetables
Examples
Gorditas are baked in a dry comal (griddle) and then fried in oil.
Word Origin
Spanish diminutive of gorda ‘thick tortilla’ or ‘little fat one’
Usage Note
cooking
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