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Puffy Tacos
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Can't decide between a hard or soft shell taco? Try a puffy taco instead! Tortillas are cooked in oil until puffed and crispy and then stuffed full with your favorite fillings.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
1 review
ingredients
3 cups corn masa mix
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups warm water
vegetable oil, for frying
Optional Fillings
shredded chicken, beef, or pork
guacamole
beans
cheese
directions
Combine the masa mix, salt and warm water in a large bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms. Pull off pieces of dough and roll them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
Cut a quart size resealable plastic bag open down both sides, to form a rectangle. Use the bag to line the tortilla press as you shape the tortillas so they do not stick: Lay 1 side of the plastic over the bottom of the press. Place a ball of dough in the center, and fold the other side of the plastic over the dough. Shut the top of the tortilla and press firmly down on the dough to shape the tortilla.
Meanwhile, pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large deep pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
Drop a tortilla into the hot oil and, using a metal spatula, repeatedly douse the tortilla with the hot oil until it begins to puff up. Flip it over and, using the spatula, make an indentation in the center of the tortilla to form a taco shape. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Fill each taco with 2 tablespoons of shredded meat, guacamole, beans and cheese, or your favorite filling.
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j0288
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reviews & comments
August 1, 2014
I don't have a tortilla press so I just used a rolling pin which of course took longer. These turned out pretty well. Would be curious to see what the difference is with the press vs rolling them out by hand. We had puffy tacos while on vacation and I've been interested in recreating them ever since. Next I'll need to perfect the toppings!