1. Toast the avocado leaf by holding them over a hot burner with tongs and turning until toasty. 2. Puree beans and avocado leaf with enough liquid from the beans to make a smooth puree. 3. Add puree to the masa and add salt to taste.Mix well.It should be thick enough to form in you hand but still wet and pliable. 4. Form the dough into 24 balls.Using a tortilla press lined with wax paper or plastic press the balls into disks about 1/8 inch thick and 4 inches diameter. 5. Pour oil 1/2 inch deep in a deep frying pan and heat over medium high(oil should be about 375 f). 6. Carefully fry one gordita into the hot oil and using a spoon,bathe the top of the gordita with hot oil.The gordita should begin to puff.After 30 seconds,flip the gordita and fry for 15-20 seconds more.remove to a paper towel lined plate and keep warm. 7. Repeat with the remaining dough.Do not fry too many gorditas at once about 2 or 3 at a time is enough. 8. Serve topped with salsa negra,thinly sliced radishes,crumbled cheese,and pickled red onions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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