Vitamin E

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Vitamin E to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Vitamin E, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• the Protector
• Vitamin E will protect the
• body’s cell membranes
• from free-radical damage
• that takes place when oils
• are heated, or rancid ones
• are ingested. Pesticides,
• herbicides, chemicals, and
• other foreign substances
• are stored in the fatty tis-
• sues of animals. The more
• animal and dairy products
• you consume, the more
• chemical toxins you ingest.
• You can’t avoid eating car-
• cinogenic substances if you
• consistently consume the
• wrong foods, and animal
• fat is one of the worst!
• Gorditas
• Topping:
• 1 1/2 cups Chunky Hot Salsa p. 10
• 2 Avocados, diced
• 2 cups Refried beans
• Monterey jack Cheese p. 66, sliced
• Gordita:
• 2 cups Masa mix, Maseca
• 2 cups Water
• 1 tsp. Salt

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Mix Masa with salt and water, and shape into 10 balls of equal size

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Press a each ball of masa between your palms to form a 1/2 inch thick biscuit

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cook on a medium heat griddle or cast iron skillet, turning them every 2 inutes until you ge ta light crust on the outside

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Slice like you would an english muffin, and sandwich between two halves, beans, salsa, avocado, and cheese

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Serving Suggestions: • raw carrot and celery sticks • raw cabbage salad with lemon juice and salt