Salbutes - Rick Bayless

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound fresh masa OR 1 1/4 cups powdered masa harina for tortillas mixed with a generous 3/4 cup hot tap water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (1/3 cup if using masa harina)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large leaves of green leaf lettuce, each torn into 6 pieces
• 12 thin slices cucumber or tomato
• 1 large peeled, pitted and cut into slices
• About 2 cups shredded Chicken in Escabeche
• Vegetable oil to the depth of 3/4-inch