Tortillas:
1. Ingredients:
- Maize tortillas
2. Instructions:
- Heat a dry frying pan over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the pan and heat for about 15-30 seconds on each side or until it becomes pliable.
- If using a microwave, cover the tortillas with a damp paper towel and microwave for a few seconds until warm.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings or as a side dish.
Tostadas:
1. Ingredients:
- Maize tortillas
- Toppings of your choice (e.g., beans, cheese, lettuce, salsa)
2. Instructions:
- Heat the tortillas as mentioned above.
- Top each tortilla with your preferred toppings.
- Heat the topped tortillas in the microwave under a cover for a few seconds or bake in the oven until toppings are warm.
Tacos:
1. Ingredients:
- Maize tortillas
- Filling of your choice (e.g., seasoned meat, beans, vegetables)
2. Instructions:
- Heat the tortillas on both sides in a dry frying pan.
- Place a small amount of filling on one half of the tortilla.
- Fold the other half over the filling, creating a taco shape.
- Heat on one side until crispy, then flip and heat the second half until crispy.
- Don't press on the fold to maintain the taco shape.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Enchiladas:
1. Ingredients:
- Maize tortillas
- Filling of your choice (e.g., shredded chicken, cheese, beans)
- Enchilada sauce
2. Instructions:
- Heat the tortillas on both sides in a dry frying pan.
- Place a portion of the filling on one-third of the tortilla.
- Roll the tortilla like a cigar, enclosing the filling.
- Place the rolled enchilada seam side down in a baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas.
- Bake in the oven until the enchiladas are heated through and the edges are crispy.
These instructions should help you create delicious and authentic Mexican dishes using tortillas. Enjoy your meal!
