Ayocote Bean Tlacoyos | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups (9 oz.) dried ayocote beans
• 1 medium garlic clove
• ¼ small white onion (1 oz.)
• 2 epazote stems (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
• 2 Tbsp. canola oil
• ¼ tsp. ground cumin
• 1 fresh or dried avocado leaf (optional), torn into pieces
• 2 ½ lb. fresh masa (or substitute prepared instant masa)
• Tomatillo and Serrano Chile Salsa or Tomato, Guajillo, and Ancho Chile Salsa (see recipes at right)
• 1 cup finely diced white onion
• 1 cup queso fresco