Bonehand Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 (edited) I have been wanting a tortilla press for a long time, so I finally picked one up this weekend, and quickly set to making a mess of fresh corn tortillas. At risk of sounding like a pretentious food geek, I have to say the texture and mouth-feel of the homemade tortillas is incomparable. They were really easy to make as well, just Masa, Water and salt, kneaded by hand until smooth. Roll into golf balls, & place on the plastic wrap lined press. Squish, peel off, and cook immediately on a hot griddle. I will be working this into my regular repertoire. So, since I had all these amazing tortillas, I was of course forced to make pork carnitas with adobo, and a salsa cruda to top them with. A little queso fresco, chopped avocado, & cerveza made the meal complete. Drool. I have to say, if you have the time and inclination, try this out. It's fantastic. Edited April 30, 2007 by Bonehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I have been wanting a tortilla press for a long time, so I finally picked one up this weekend, and quickly set to making a mess of fresh corn tortillas. At risk of sounding like a pretentious food geek, I have to say the texture and mouth-feel of the homemade tortillas is incomparable. They were really easy to make as well, just Masa, Water and salt, kneaded by hand until smooth. Roll into golf balls, & place on the plastic wrap lined press. Squish, peel off, and cook immediately on a hot griddle. I will be working this into my regular repertoire. So, since I had all these amazing tortillas, I was of course forced to make pork carnitas with adobo, and a salsa cruda to top them with. A little queso fresco, chopped avocado, & cerveza made the meal complete. Drool. I have to say, if you have the time and inclination, try this out. It's fantastic. great now im starving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I've never made homemade tortillas before but I guarantee I'll give this a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted April 30, 2007 Author Share Posted April 30, 2007 I've never made homemade tortillas before but I guarantee I'll give this a try. At $20 for the press, it's well worth it. I can't WAIT to make Juevos Rancheros with fresh tortillas. Or Chilaquiles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 had dinner last week at a place that makes their own flour tortillas....and i have to say, the difference between fresh and packaged is night and day. it actually probably is worth the effort of making them yourself, though i never have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 been a while since i've made my own, but fresh tortillas really make a mexican meal. last night we went out for mexican (must be the weather) and got some flautas...very good. big fan of adobo! made some salsa the other night with adodo in it. must admit that lately i have been very lazy in my home kitchen. when i get more energy i will defintiely give these a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Great, 8:45 and now I'm hungry for some authentic mexican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Homemade tortillas are the way to go. There is a Tortillaria (they are popping up everywhere) 2 blocks from my house. I get 32 handmade tortillas made the same day for $1.29!! Awesome and NO mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks Bone.......the wife is doin a foods class for young kids this summer.....this would be a cool project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehand Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks Bone.......the wife is doin a foods class for young kids this summer.....this would be a cool project Funny you should say that, It's perfect, actually! When I got home last night I found out we were having fresh tortillas for dinner for a second night, as my 7 yr old daughter loved making them so much she wanted to do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 They make fresh tortillas at my local grocery store. Flour, corn and whole wheat. They're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 They make em fresh at El Torito Grill. I eat more tortillas there then I would bread at an Italian restaurant when I am there. No wonder I stay fat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Puddy / Chuck, Can I get some authentic Mexican food in Mexicantown at that grocery store right off 75 and Clark (I think)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Puddy / Chuck, Can I get some authentic Mexican food in Mexicantown at that grocery store right off 75 and Clark (I think)? There are a couple of places. E&L Supermercado on West Vernor and Cavalry or Honeybee Market on Bagley. You should be able to find anything you want at either of those. I'd love to go down to one myself soon and buy a few things. Let's pick a Sunday morning and head down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 There are a couple of places. E&L Supermercado on West Vernor and Cavalry or Honeybee Market on Bagley. You should be able to find anything you want at either of those. I'd love to go down to one myself soon and buy a few things. Let's pick a Sunday morning and head down. Sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Sounds great, I went and had Taco Bell for lunch... Edited May 3, 2007 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Sounds great, I went and had Taco Bell for lunch... yumm, MT. Dew, Tostada, Bean Burrito extra cheese and a Steak soft taco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 We buy uncooked flour tortilla's from Sam's Club and cook them in the frying pan. Also been using them lately for ultra thin crust pizza. After cooking them in the frying pan, crisp 'em up in the oven a bit, add your pizza sauce, cheese, meat, etc and throw back in the oven. The best crisp crust. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Found a picture of them. Looks like Costco has them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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