Best 20 Corn Tortillas Recipes

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Corn tortillas, a staple in Mexican cuisine, are versatile and delicious flatbreads made from nixtamalized corn. With a slightly sweet and earthy flavor, they can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later use. Whether you want to make tacos, quesadillas, or simply enjoy them with your favorite fillings, creating perfect corn tortillas at home is a rewarding experience. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the masa dough, cooking the tortillas, and storing them for optimal freshness. Along the way, we'll also share some tips and tricks to help you master the art of making authentic corn tortillas.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

CORN TORTILLAS



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This is the real thing! A simple mixture of masa harina and water results in the most wonderful corn tortillas you ever tasted. The secret is to use a cast iron pan! You can buy masa harina at Mexican grocery stores or in the ethnic food aisle of large supermarkets.

Provided by jenn

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Tortilla Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 ¾ cups masa harina
1 ⅛ cups water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry out, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle to medium-high.
  • Divide dough into 15 equal-size balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball of dough flat between two sheets of plastic wrap.
  • Immediately place tortilla in preheated pan and allow to cook for approximately 30 seconds, or until browned and slightly puffy. Turn tortilla over to brown on second side for approximately 30 seconds more, then transfer to a plate. Repeat process with each ball of dough. Keep tortillas covered with a towel to stay warm and moist until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FRESH MASA CORN TORTILLAS



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 12 tortillas

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 pounds fresh yellow or white fine-grind corn masa for tortillas (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Knead the masa, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/3 cup water in a large bowl with your hands until well incorporated and the masa is soft and pliable but doesn't stick to your hands, about 4 minutes. If the masa is still dry or crumbly, add a tablespoon or two more water and continue to mix.
  • Cut and remove the zip top from a gallon freezer bag. Cut the two sides of the bag leaving the bottom intact so that the bag can open and close like a book. If using a tortilla press, trim the cut sides of the bag to fit the flat surface of the tortilla press. (If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a smooth-bottomed 10-inch skillet to press and flatten the tortillas. Use the plastic in the same way you would use with the press except place it between the countertop or work surface and the bottom of the skillet.)
  • Divide the dough into 12 balls about 1/4 cup each (or 54g.). Arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet and keep covered with a damp kitchen towel until ready to use.
  • Heat a medium cast-iron skillet or large griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Place the prepared plastic bag inside the press so that the folded side of the bag is on the hinged side of the press. Working with one dough ball at a time, open the press and the top side of the bag and place a ball in the center of the press. Fold the bag over the ball and gently press, holding a steady, firm pressure for a few seconds to flatten the ball to a 7-inch round. Open the press and peel the top bag from the dough. Place the dough on your open palm and peel off the remaining plastic.
  • Brush the preheated pan with vegetable oil. Working with one at a time (unless using a large griddle), cook the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side, flipping 3 times, until just starting to brown in spots, 90 seconds total. Stack and wrap the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and keep warm. Repeat pressing and cooking the remaining dough balls.
  • Serve the tortillas warm.

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h1m

Yield 12 tortillas

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups corn flour (masa harina)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons lard
1 1/2 cups water
Canola oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the lard. Stir in the water. Mix to incorporate. The dough should be slightly wet. Form the dough into a smooth ball, cover with a towel and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Place a little water on the hands and form the dough into golf ball-size balls. Take 2 pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap from a plastic bag and cut them to the shape of the surface of the tortilla press. Open the tortilla press and lay one piece of waxed paper on the press. Place the masa ball in the center. Place another piece of waxed paper over the masa ball. Gently close the press and press down, until the dough has spread to 6-inches in diameter.
  • Heat a cast-iron griddle or a large nonstick skillet on high heat. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, hold a tortilla in your hand, carefully removing the wax paper on each side. Allow the tortilla to rest half on your hand, and half hanging down, and gently lay the tortilla down on to the hot skillet. Start working on pressing the next tortilla. Cook the tortilla on the hot pan for 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side. The tortilla should be lightly toasted and little air pockets forming.
  • Heat 2-inches of canola oil in a heavy-bottomed medium skillet until it reaches 370 degrees F. Add the tortillas, 1 at a time and fry, turning once with tongs, until crispy, about 30 seconds. Remove to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and lightly season with salt.

ALMOST-FROM-SCRATCH CORN TORTILLAS



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Here is a relatively easy project that can deliver what may be the best tortillas you've ever had: Masa harina mixed with water and a little fat, left to rest for a while, then pressed and griddled. The recipe makes 12 to 16, enough for a taco party.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, project, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 16 tortillas

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups masa harina
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, lard or butter
About 1 cup hot water, or more as needed
Flour for kneading

Steps:

  • Combine the masa and salt in a bowl; stir in the oil. Slowly stream in the water while mixing with your hand or a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a ball.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until it is smooth and elastic - just a minute or two. Wrap in plastic, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours.
  • Break off pieces of the dough (you're shooting for 12 to 16 tortillas total), and lightly flour them. Put them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and press them in a tortilla press, or roll them out or press them with your hands to a diameter of 4 to 6 inches. Begin to cook the tortillas as you finish pressing or rolling them.
  • Put a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Cook the tortillas, 1 or 2 at a time, until brown spots appear on the bottom, about a minute. Flip, and do the same on the other side. Wrap the cooked tortillas in a towel to keep them warm; serve immediately, or cool and store tightly wrapped in the fridge for a few days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS WITH AVOCADO-CORN RELISH ON CRISP TORTILLAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Haas avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup roasted corn kernels
3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sour cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
12 sea scallops
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bag baked or fried flour tortilla chips
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • For the relish: Combine all ingredients in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • For the scallops: Preheat grill. Brush scallops with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill the scallops for 2 minutes on each side. Arrange tortillas on a serving platter, top each with a layer of relish and 1 scallop. Garnish with parsley.

GRANNY'S CORN FLOUR TORTILLAS



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Granny made these and every time I make them I think of her. Hope you enjoy them! Serve these with your favorite burrito or fajita recipe!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Tortilla Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour and cornmeal. Add baking powder and salt, and mix together well. Stir in water to form a crumbly dough. Work dough with your hands until it holds together.
  • On a floured surface, knead dough until smooth. Divide dough into 10 to 12 pieces. Roll each into the shape of a ball. Cover lightly with saran wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Flatten each piece of dough by hand, then roll into a 8 to 9 inch round.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the hot pan, and place one tortilla in the pan. Cook tortilla until light brown, turning to ensure equal browning. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 232.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CORN TORTILLAS ENCHILADAS



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This was a yummy alternative to enchiladas when I didn't have any flour tortillas. You can use what ever kind of salsa you have and degree of spiciness. I used a mild garlic and lime salsa and it was yummy.

Provided by Cyndi Tatum

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
12 small corn tortillas
1 lb ground beef
salt and pepper
paprika
onion salt
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Mix in 1 cup salsa.
  • Mix in 1/2 can of enchilada sauce.
  • Season with salt, pepper, onion salt and paprika.
  • In a 9x12-inch pan spray bottom with cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/2 can of enchilada sauce on bottom of pan. Make sure bottom is covered in sauce.
  • Layer 6 corn tortillas to cover bottom.
  • Spoon beef mixture over tortillas.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese or enough to cover beef.
  • Layer with tortillas to cover beef.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over tortillas.
  • Cover with rest of cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S CORN TORTILLAS



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Here's my technique for making excellent corn tortillas every time! It takes some practice to master, but even the lousiest homemade corn tortilla is better than those cardboard store-bought ones. Make sure to let the dough rest so that it puffs up nicely while cooking.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Tortilla Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup masa harina, or as needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup hot tap water, about 130 degrees F (55 degrees C)

Steps:

  • Add masa harina to a large bowl. Sprinkle in salt and add hot tap water. Stir mixture with your fingers until dough starts to pull together.
  • Knead for a few minutes to smooth it out until texture resembles modeling clay or putty. Add more water if dough is too dry and more flour if too wet.
  • Place a damp towel and over the dough to keep it from drying out. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Cut a zip-top bag into 2 rounds the same size as your tortilla press. Place 1 round on the bottom of the press.
  • Place a clean kitchen towel over a pie dish for holding the cooked tortillas later.
  • Pull off a little piece of the dough, enough to roll into a 1 1/2-inch or 1-ounce ball. Remove the top round of plastic, place dough ball in the center of the bottom round, and press down lightly. Cover dough with the top piece of plastic.
  • Fold the tortilla press over, apply pressure to the lever arm until tortilla flattens to your desired thinness.
  • Peel off the top piece of plastic. Line up the index finger of your dominant hand with the edge of the tortilla; flip it over into your other hand. Carefully peel off the plastic.
  • Gently slide tortilla, palm-up, into a hot, dry pan over medium- to medium-high heat. Cook first side for 30 to 45 seconds. Turn over and cook second side for 1 minute. Flip and press once or twice with a spatula until tortilla puffs up slightly. Cook for 30 seconds more. Flip one last time and cook for 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Quickly transfer tortilla to the pie dish and fold the towel over to wrap it up. Repeat pressing and cooking the rest of the tortilla dough, stacking and wrapping as you go.
  • Leave the stack of tortillas wrapped until soft and supple, at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 97.1 mg

SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE, CORN TORTILLAS, FRESH TOMATO SALSA OVER BASMATI RICE



Slow Roasted Pork with Coconut Curry Sauce, Corn Tortillas, Fresh Tomato Salsa over Basmati Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Spicy paprika
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 boneless pork butt (approximately 7 pounds)
50 fluid ounces coconut milk (recommended: Chaokoh)
250 grams yellow curry paste (recommended: Mae Ploy)
5 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
5 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup sesame oil
8 to 10 kaffir lime leaves
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 jalapeno pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 red onion
6 to 8 tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Corn tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the spices into the pork and roast for about 8 hours. Let cool. Pull apart and discard any fat. Put the pork pieces in a large pot and add the coconut milk.
  • Meanwhile, for the curry sauce: Saute the curry paste, ginger, garlic, and black beans in sesame oil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add this mixture to the pot with the pork and coconut milk. Add the lime leaves. Braise on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the rice: Blend the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and 1 cup of water. Put this mixture in a pot on the stove. Add the basmati rice. Add 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, until the rice absorbs the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, add the butter and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the salsa: Roast the jalapeno and poblano peppers, peel, and remove the seeds. Toast the cumin seeds and then grind. Dice the tomatoes and red onion and mix together in a bowl with the other salsa ingredients.
  • Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle. Plate the rice, put the pork with sauce on top, and finish with salsa and tortillas.

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS



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To make the best homemade tortillas, try this double-flip method. Wrap these corn tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and keep at at room temperature.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Tortillas     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Cast Iron     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free

Yield Makes 12 to 15 (5-inch) tortillas

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups masa harina
Pinch of kosher or coarse sea salt
About 1¾ cups water

Steps:

  • Set a comal, a flat griddle, or a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until thoroughly heated. (If the pan isn't hot enough, the tortillas will stick to it.)
  • Meanwhile, cut two circles about the size of the tortilla press plates (or at least 6 inches in diameter if using a rolling pin) out of thin plastic bags, such as produce bags from the grocery store; do not use plastic wrap.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the masa harina, salt, and water and then knead in a circular motion until the dough feels smooth and without lumps. It shouldn't be wet or sticky but nice and moist. If it feels coarse when you gather the dough together, add a bit more water. Masa dries out fast, so keep it covered while you make the tortillas.
  • Roll a piece of the dough in the palm of your hand into a ball about 1½ inches in diameter. Place one of the plastic circles on the bottom of the tortilla press and place the ball on top. Place the other plastic circle on top of the ball and clamp down the press to make a flat disk, jiggling the press a little as you get to the bottom (this makes for a rounder tortilla). It should be about 5 inches in diameter and about 1/8 inch thick. Alternatively, you can place a ball between plastic sheets or parchment paper and roll out the tortillas with a rolling pin.
  • Open the press, check the tortilla for dryness (see Cook's Trick), and add water to the dough if needed. Remove the plastic on top of the tortilla, then lift up the bottom piece of plastic and the tortilla with one hand and peel the tortilla away from the plastic with the other hand. Keep at least half of the tortilla off your hand to make it easier to transfer it swiftly to the hot pan.
  • Place the tortilla on the hot surface and don't touch it for 30 seconds-even if it doesn't lie completely flat, resist the temptation to fiddle with it! Cook until you can easily lift it with a spatula, 40 seconds to 1 minute; it should be opaque on the cooked side. Flip and cook for about a minute longer, until it has begun to get brown freckles. Flip once more. After 10 to 15 seconds, the tortilla should puff like pita bread, if not all over, at least in one area. If it is not puffing, gently tease it along by poking it in the center with the tip of your finger. Once it puffs, let the tortilla continue cooking for another 15 to 20 seconds, so that it cooks all the way through. That extra cooking is what makes the difference between stiff tortillas and those that are toothy, tender, and pliable.
  • Transfer the cooked tortilla to a clean kitchen towel or a cloth-lined tortillero (a tortilla basket, which looks just like a bread basket) and cover to keep warm while you make the rest of the tortillas.
  • Cook's Trick
  • The masa has to be as soft and smooth as Play-Doh. This has less to do with the kneading-which takes under a minute-than with the amount of water. The measurement given on most bags for masa harina is too low. Here I give you the measurement that works for me. Things will vary, however, according to climate and ingredients. One way to tell if your masa needs more water is to take a look at the first tortilla after you have pressed it out. If the edges seem cracked and rough, you need more water. The tortilla should be smooth and even along the edges, not at all ridged.

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS



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Tortillas are a foundational element of Mexican cuisine, so it's important to get them right! Chef Gabriela Cámara's freshly made tortillas contain only two ingredients, but her double-flip technique will help them puff up beautifully on a hot skillet.

Provided by Gabriela Cámara

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups white masa harina flour, may substitute yellow
2 cups water, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine masa harina and water; mix well with your hands. When dough forms, begin kneading in the bowl. Continue adding water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough becomes smooth and thick; it should be the consistency of Play-Doh. Roll dough into a ball slightly smaller than a golf ball (1.5 oz or 40 g). Set aside on a baking sheet, covering with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
  • Preheat a comal or skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, cut freezer bag along either side to create a large plastic sheet; prepare the tortilla press by covering the bottom plate with half the sheet. Place a tortilla ball in the center of the bottom plate and flatten slightly with your hand; then cover the ball with the other half of the plastic sheet. Lower the press firmly so that the dough is sandwiched between the two plates. Open the press, flip the circle of dough (still sandwiched in plastic), and press again. Remove the flattened tortilla: it should be about 6 inches in diameter and an even thickness throughout.
  • Test the comal by splashing a few drops of water on the surface; they should sizzle immediately. Remove raw tortilla from plastic and gently place onto the center of the comal. Watch for the edge of the tortilla to begin to dry out and turn opaque, 1 minute. Flip and cook the other side until the tortilla turns opaque and blistery, 1 more minute. Flip back to the first side and let it cook for a final 30 seconds. It will puff up like a balloon when it's cooked through. If the edges of the tortilla look grainy and dry, mix 1 tablespoon of water into the dough; make another dough ball and repeat the process of pressing and cooking.Once you've made your first "perfect" tortilla, you know the consistency is correct. Turn the rest of the dough into dough balls, lining them up on the baking sheet and keeping them covered with a damp towel throughout the pressing and cooking process.
  • Line a basket or bowl with a dry towel and store the cooked tortillas in a stack, covering as you go. Wrapped up, they should stay warm for about an hour. (Alternatively, microwave the tortillas for 30 seconds.) Use cooked tortillas for Chef Cámara's Baja-Style Fish Tacos and Tinga de Pollo Tacos. For her Egg-Stuffed Tortillas and Deep-Fried Cheese Quesadillas, you will need to begin with uncooked tortillas.

CORN TORTILLAS/TACO SHELLS



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A Mexican meal is just not complete without some tortillas to butter or wrap around fillings. Tortillas can be found on Mexican tables and at nearly every meal.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 tortillas

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups masa harina (tortilla flour)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Combine masa harina with water.
  • Mix with hands until dough is moist but holds its shape.
  • Add more water if needed.
  • Let dough rest for 15 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 balls.
  • Dampen dough slightly with water.
  • Using a tortilla press or a flat baking dish, press dough between two pieces of waxed paper to a 6 inch round.
  • Carefully peel off the top sheet of paper.
  • Place tortilla, paper side up, on a hot ungreased griddle or skillet.
  • Gently peel off remaining paper.
  • Cook for 30 seconds or until edges begin to dry.
  • Turn and cook until surface appears puffy.
  • Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  • To make taco shells: In a heavy skillet heat 1/4 inch cooking oil.
  • Fry each tortilla 10 seconds or until limp.
  • With tongs, fold tortilla in half and continue frying holding edges apart.
  • Cook 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 minutes more or until crisp, turning once.
  • Drain on paper towels.

CORN TORTILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 pound fresh masa for tortillas, store bought of homemade or 1 3/4 cups masa harina mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot tap water

Steps:

  • The dough. If using masa harina, mix it with the hot water, then knead until smooth, adding more water or more masa harina to achieve a very soft (but not sticky) consistency; cover with plastic and let rest 30 minutes. When you're ready to bake the tortillas, readjust the consistency of the fresh or reconstituted masa, then divide into 15 balls and cover with plastic. Heat a large, ungreased, heavy griddle or 2 heavy skillets: one end of the griddle (or one skillet) over medium-low, the other end (or the other skillet) over medium to medium-high. Cut 2 squares of heavy plastic to fit the plates of your tortillas press. With the press open, place a square of plastic over the bottom plate, set a ball of dough in the center, cover with the second square of plastic, and gently flatten the dough between. Close the top plate and press down gently but firmly with the handle. Open, turn the tortilla 180 degrees, close and gently press again, to an even 1/16-inch thickness. Open the press and peel off the top sheet of plastic. Flip the tortillas onto one hand, dough side down, then starting at one corner, gently peel off the remaining sheet of the plastic. Lay the tortilla onto the cooler end of the griddle (or the cooler skillet). In a about 20 seconds, when the tortilla loosens itself from the griddle (but the edges have not yet dried or curled), flip it over onto the hotter end of the griddle (or onto the hotter skillet). When lightly browned in spots underneath, 20 to 30 seconds more, flip a second time, back onto the side that was originally down. If the fire is properly hot, the tortilla will balloon up like a pita bread, When lightly browned, another 20 or 30 seconds, remove from the griddle (it will completely deflate) and wrap in a towel. Press, unmold and bake the remaining balls of masa, placing each hot tortilla on top of the last and keeping the stack well wrapped. Resting. Let the wrapped stack of tortillas rest for about 15 minutes to finish their cooking, soften and become pliable.

MEXICAN LASAGNA MADE WITH CORN TORTILLAS



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This is easy and fun to make, save the HOT HOT stuff for the toppings and give every body a choice to how hot they want there serving to be.

Provided by Cookin In Texas

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs ground turkey or 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken
3 (10 ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce
1 (24 count) corn tortillas
4 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese or 4 cups Velveeta cheese, works great also
guacamole (optional)
refried beans (optional)
lettuce (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
salsa (optional)
cilantro (optional)
sour cream (optional)
onion (optional)
green onion (optional)
black olives (optional)
green chili (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain off fat stir in one can enchilada sauce then set mixture aside.
  • In bowl pour in 2 cans enchilada sauce,.
  • Spray your baking pan with non stick spray.
  • To began start with a corn tortilla and dip the entire tortilla into the enchilada sauce one at a time.
  • Place the shell onto bottom of baking pan and continue this until bottom of pan is covered.
  • Then place a layer of the meat mixture.
  • A layer of cheese and repeat with the tortilla,meat,cheese.
  • Continues this until pan is full.
  • when finished pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the entire pie.
  • Top it off with another layer of cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Top with your favorite toppings.
  • This pie can also be made up to 24 hours ahead just make it as above (do not bake) cover and refrigerate but increase baking time from 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.6, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 732.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 40.8

FRIED EGGS ON CORN TORTILLAS WITH TWO SALSAS (HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS)



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Categories     Egg     Pepper     Tomato     Breakfast     Fry     Tomatillo     Tortillas     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

For red and green salsas
1/2 lb plum tomatoes
1/2 lb fresh tomatillos, husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed
2 fresh jalapeño chiles
1 (1-inch) wedge of large white onion
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
4 to 8 tablespoons corn or vegetable oil
8 large eggs
8 (6- to 7-inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Make salsas:
  • Heat a comal (griddle) or a dry well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over moderate heat until a bead of water evaporates quickly, then roast tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños, and onion, turning with tongs, until charred on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Core roasted tomatoes. Discard stems from jalapeños and discard half of seeds from each chile.
  • For red salsa: Coarsely purée tomatoes, 1 jalapeño, 1 garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor, then transfer to a bowl.
  • For green salsa: Coarsely purée tomatillos, remaining jalapeño, remaining garlic clove, remaining teaspoon salt, cilantro, and 1/4 cup water (add more if needed for desired consistency), then transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook eggs:
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until hot. Gently break 2 eggs into a cup, keeping yolks intact, then pour into skillet and cook, covered, 5 minutes, or to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry tortillas while eggs cook. Make more eggs in same manner, adding oil as needed.
  • Fry tortillas:
  • While each serving of eggs is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons oil in another small nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Stack 2 tortillas in skillet. Cook bottom tortilla 30 seconds on first side, then flip stack with tongs. While second tortilla cooks on bottom, turn top tortilla over with tongs, then flip stack again. Continue until both sides of both tortillas are cooked. Tortillas will soften and puff slightly, then deflate (do not let them become brown or crisp). Fry more tortillas in same manner, adding oil as needed.
  • Put tortillas on plate, overlapping slightly, and top with eggs. Spoon a different salsa over each egg.

PANAMANIAN TORTILLAS (THICK CORN CAKES)



Panamanian Tortillas (Thick Corn Cakes) image

This is my Grandmother's recipe for tortillas--she dictated it to me in very broken English! :) Panamanian Tortillas are completely unlike Mexican Tortillas. They are corn-based and are much thicker and have much more flavor. These can take a while to get down, especially the kneading and cooking, but they're more than worth it!! See my other recipe for Cheesy Panamanian Tortillas for next-day eating. If you make the masa before-hand, it will keep in the fridge for 2 or 3 days. For the more adventurous cook, try deep-frying or grilling instead of baking.

Provided by EmJoMay

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 5 Tortillas, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
1 cup instant corn tortilla mix (we use Promasa)
1/4 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon rice flour
1 pinch sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the water, mix, salt, rice flour, and sugar (optional) with a spoon.
  • Knead with wet hands in bowl (wet hands keep it from sticking, so if it starts to stick just get your hands wet again).
  • It will form into a mixture called "masa".
  • Get bunches of the masa and form them into circles. Make sure the edges are pinched (no creases or cracks), and that the thickness is consistent (about 1 or 2 cm thick).
  • To bake, put some of the butter in the pan and spread evenly. Heat the butter on med high.
  • When butter is heated, place masa circles on the pan and let bake.
  • Flip them every 2 or 3 min to evenly cook without burning.
  • They will start to puff up and get golden.
  • It should take about 10 min to cook thoroughly, but make sure not to overdo them--no one likes a burned tortilla!
  • Repeat the steps until all the circles are baked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.2, Sodium 349.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

CORN CAKES WITH SHRIMP AND CHIPOTLE BUTTER: TORTILLAS DE MAIZE



Corn Cakes with Shrimp and Chipotle Butter: Tortillas de Maize image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
6 1/2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons water
30 large shrimp, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and deveined
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup coarse cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, cooled to room temperature
1 egg, beaten
1 cup fresh corn kernels, from 2 small ears
2 scallions chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 scallions, finely chopped, for garnish
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
2 tablespoons Mexican beer
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lime juiced

Steps:

  • To prepare the Pico de Gallo, place the onion in a small strainer, rinse with hot water, and drain. Transfer to a mixing bowl, add the remaining salsa ingredients, and mix well. Let sit, refrigerated, for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to marry. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the chipotle puree with the water. Add the shrimp and toss to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the 1 cup of softened butter with the remaining 4 1/2 tablespoons of chipotle puree; use more or less chipotle, to taste. Set aside at room temperature. To prepare the Corn Cakes, thoroughly combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a mixing bowl. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the buttermilk and melted butter together, then whisk in the egg. Gradually add the combined dry ingredients, stirring continuously until thoroughly incorporated. In a food processor, puree 1/2 cup of the corn kernels and fold into the batter. Then add the whole corn kernels and scallions, and mix together. Add a little more buttermilk if the batter is too thick. Set aside. To cook the shrimp, heat the 3 tablespoons of butter on a griddle or in a skillet. Saute the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat, turning once. Be careful not to overcook. Keep warm. To cook the Corn Cakes, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and ladle enough Corn Cake batter to make 3-inch cakes. Cook until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Repeat for the remaining cakes (there should be enough for 18 cakes). Place 3 warm Corn Cakes on each serving plate. Place 5 shrimp on top of the cakes and spread the warm soft chipotle butter liberally over the shrimp. Spoon the Pico de Gallo next to the Corn Cakes and garnish with the scallions.;

FRESH CORN TORTILLAS



Fresh Corn Tortillas image

Line the tortilla press with plastic and the dough will peel right off.

Categories     Bread     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Low Cholesterol     Party     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups (or more) masa (corn tortilla mix; preferably Maseca brand)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Vegetable oil (for brushing)

Steps:

  • Whisk masa and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water; knead in bowl until dough forms. The dough should feel firm and springy and look slightly dry (think Play-Doh). Add more water by tablespoonfuls if too crumbly; add a little more masa if too wet.
  • Measure 1 heaping tablespoon dough and roll into a ball. Flatten on a tortilla press lined with a plastic bag. If tortilla crumbles, dough is too dry (add more water); if it sticks to the plastic, dough is too wet (add more masa). Repeat, pressing out 2 more tortillas.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; lightly brush with oil. Cook 2-3 tortillas until charred in spots and edges start to curl, 1-2 minutes. Turn; cook through, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a kitchen towel; fold over to keep warm. Repeat, in batches, with remaining dough.

HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS - 1 WW POINT



Homemade Corn Tortillas - 1 Ww Point image

It's hard to believe that these are only 1 point! A great recipe for healthier flour tortillas. Fill these with beef, chicken, shrimp, and/or veggies. Use sour cream, salsa or guacamole to dip them in. These are also ideal for Nif's Very Basic Cheese Quesadillas or Nif's Healthy Baked Beef Burritos. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 corn tortillas, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup masa harina
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine the masa harina and salt in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup of the water, then stir in enough of the remaining 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a soft dough. Divide the dough into 6 pieces and shape each into a ball. Roll each ball out between sheets of plastic wrap into a 6-inch round.
  • Set a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat and heat until a drop of water sizzles in it. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add a dough round and cook until speckled and slightly puffed, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer the tortilla to a plate lined with a clean kitchen towel; fold the towel over to keep the tortilla warm. Cook the remaining dough rounds to make a total of 6 tortillas, stacking them in the towel as they are cooked.
  • To reheat the tortillas, wrap each one in a separate paper towel or napkin and microwave on High until heated, about 5 seconds for each tortilla.

BACON-KISSED CAULIFLOWER DIP W/ CRISPY CORN TORTILLAS #RAGU



Bacon-Kissed Cauliflower Dip W/ Crispy Corn Tortillas #Ragu image

Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. Looking for a crowd-pleaser dip or a unique appetizer for your next party? This creamy, cheesy and smoky cauliflower dip will steal the show no matter the occasion! Make it ahead of time and pop it in the hot oven for a perfectly creamy and flavorful dip!

Provided by Lidia H.

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups corn oil (for frying)
8 -10 white corn tortillas (cut into triangles)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked bacon (about 6 slices)
2 tablespoons unsalted room temperature butter
1 cup onion (finely chopped)
4 cups cauliflower florets
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar Ragú® Pasta Sauce, creamy mozzarella sauce
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat oil; fry 6-8 tortilla triangles a time till crispy; remove with a slotted spoon and place over a paper towel-lined dish; sprinkle with sea salt; repeat process till all tortillas are fried; set aside.
  • In a food processor, pulse cauliflower till it resembles rice; set aside.
  • In a medium pan, or Dutch oven, cook bacon till crispy and set aside to cool over paper towel. Remove all but 2 Tbsp bacon fat from pan; add 1 Tbsp butter and sauté onions till translucent; add cauliflower, garlic, salt and pepper and sauté till slightly browned (about 10 minutes); add Ragu mozzarella sauce and pepper Jack cheese; stir till combined; transfer to an oven-proof serving dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 1 Tbsp melted butter and crumbled bacon; set aside.Top with bacon/breadcrumb mixture. (You may refrigerate at this point.).
  • Bake in pre-heated oven (375 degrees F) till golden and bubbly. Serve with corn tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the dough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tortillas, or they will become dry and brittle.
  • Store tortillas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • You can also freeze tortillas for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the tortillas at room temperature or in the microwave.

Conclusion:

Homemade corn tortillas are a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. They are perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and many other dishes. With a little practice, you can easily make them at home. So next time you're in the mood for Mexican food, give this recipe a try!

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