Tortilla Chips
Called Totopos in Mexico, tortilla chips are one of the all time great snack foods. Great by themselves or with various dips and salsas, they are the base layer of nachos. Try sprinkling with powdered chili and lime.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
3
Tools Needed
2
Ingredients
- 10 Corn Tortillas
- 2 cup Corn Oil
- Salt(optional)
Instructions
Step 1
<a href="/technique/XZBDDD5G/cut">Cut</a> tortilla rounds into triangles, approximately six per
Step 2
<a href="/technique/XZFHRHHF/heat">Heat</a> oil in a <a href="/technique/Y4VX66KP/deep-frying">deep frying</a> pan until it just begins to <a href="/technique/QRT27MZS/smoke">smoke</a> and <a href="/technique/H3TYV2MZ/reduce">reduce</a> <a href="/technique/XZFHRHHF/heat">heat</a> a bit.
Step 3
Add tortilla triangles to the oil, starting away from your body
Step 4
Cook until golden <a href="/technique/D434P8MH/brown">brown</a> and drain on paper towels.
Step 5
<a href="/technique/DPSVTKVY/salt">Salt</a> to <a href="/technique/WDCS6JL5/taste">taste</a> while hot