Picadas veracruzanas (Veracruz masa rounds with salsa)
Veracruz, Mexico — market antojito; similar to sopes but with Veracruz-specific characteristics
Picadas are thick, small oval masa discs with pinched-up edges (like small platforms), cooked on a comal and topped with salsa roja or verde, white onion, queso fresco, and crema. Veracruz's version uses a particularly thick masa base and the pinched-edge technique is pronounced — the edges stand 1cm high to contain the toppings. A morning antojito sold at Veracruz markets. Similar in concept to sopes but the shape and masa texture are slightly different.