I employ all of these techniques because the course of the meal usually determines how the tortillas should be warmed.
I’ll go over the options below, but remember that you should ALWAYS warm your tortillas before eating them. In addition to making them simpler to work with in tacos and enchiladas, the heat also brings out more flavor, which will significantly improve the flavor of your meal!
How to Make Tortillas (2 Ingredients, Oil-Free!)EASY corn tortillas with just 2 ingredients required! Tips for making with and without a tortilla press. The perfect side for Mexican night!
Begin by adding masa and salt to a mixing bowl and mixing to combine. Then slowly add the warm-hot water and mix. You’re looking for a Play-Doh-like texture that is moist but not so wet that it sticks to your hands when forming. NOTE: You may not use all the water. If it is still too dry, add a bit more water. If it gets too wet, dry it out with a bit more masa.
Cover and let rest for 1 hour (or 30 minutes if you’re in a hurry). Once rested, either ready your tortilla press or, if you don’t have a tortilla press, get out a sheet of parchment paper and fold it in half (this is what you will use as a makeshift tortilla press).
Scoop out a 1 ½ Tablespoon amount of masa dough (we like this scoop) and roll into a ball. Then gently press between your palms to form it into a disc. At this point, it is either ready for your tortilla press, or you can place the disc on one half of the parchment paper and fold the other half over it to cover.
Use the palm of your hand in a pounding motion over the parchment paper to press dough into a circle shape. Then use a rolling pin, concentrating pressure in the center of the dough to lightly roll out from the center (this helps it not get too thin or spread too fast) until it is not paper thin (that will make it difficult to transfer) but about 1/16 inch thick. You can play around with the thickness to your preference. Too thin and it’s difficult to handle raw. Too thick and it’s more likely to crack when folded. Play around and be patient!
Heat a medium or large skillet over medium-high heat (we recommend a well-seasoned cast iron). Once pan is hot, add the uncooked tortilla and cook until the edges start to lift away (about 30-45 seconds). Then flip and cook an additional 30-45 seconds. If both sides appear slightly browned, it’s ready! For more well-done tortillas, flip again and cook an additional 15-30 seconds. Repeat this process until all tortillas are cooked. The sign of a perfect tortilla is when it puffs up after the first or second flip. If this doesnt happen, dont sweat it. It will still taste good. Keep experimenting!NOTE: When overcooked, the tortillas can become stiff. You can keep them warm by stacking and covering with a clean, dry dish towel until serving.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or the freezer for 1 month. Best when fresh. Reheat in the microwave.
What are the healthiest tortilla chips?
When it comes to tortilla chips, there is unquestionably a difference. And looking at the ingredients is all it takes to figure it out. We frequently choose the straightforward varieties with few ingredients, typically corn, lime, salt, and oil. These are not necessarily what I would call unhealthy.
We cross the line from a generally healthy snack when paired with fresh salsa or nutrient-rich avocado to being full of bad ingredients when you look at the long list of ingredients in the chips. So always turn that bag around and read!.
Make your own tortilla chips, though, if you want the healthiest of all tortilla chips. These baked corn tortilla chips are even made without oil!.
How long do fresh tortilla chips last?
In this house, they lasted all of about 5 minutes. However, if, let’s say, you had an emergency and had to leave the chips, store them in an airtight container after they have completely cooled and dried out. They should last about 5-7 days.
They are safe to eat, though they will gradually become more stale as the days pass. However I highly doubt you will have leftovers!.
How to Make (Oil-Free) Corn Tortillas with 3 (Simple) Ingredients
