Oval Masa Cakes with Goat Cheese Filling

Name: Oval Masa Cakes with Goat Cheese Filling
Yield: Makes 12 Servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crumbled chilled soft fresh goat cheese (about 7 ounces); 6 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 cups freshly ground corn masa dough for tortillas (about 17 ounces), or make masa dough with 1 3/4 cups masa harina (corn tortilla mix; about 8 1/2 ounces) mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water; 2 tablespoons lard or solid vegetable shortening; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Warm water; Vegetable oil (for frying); Roasted-Tomatillo and Lime Salsa (click for recipe); Sliced fresh radishes

By Rick BaylessPhotography by Brian Leatart

April 30, 2003

Recipe notes