I have to say, my fear of frying is more to do with wasting all that delicious oil that you need for frying. I’ve heard you can reuse it a couple of times, but I always burn something in there, and you can never get the burn smell/taste out of it
Mmm…tacos. These look wonderful. My mom has been making taco shells just like this since I was tiny. You’ll never go back to store-bought shells again! To get the shape right takes a little practice with the tongs- dipping one half of the tortilla in the oil first and once that side has firmed a bit, dipping in the other side while you grab the crisped side with the tongs and hold down any air bubbles that may have formed.
i love that your mom made tacos for you though she’d never have one. lovely!
also lovely, is the Orechiette al Forno recipe. i’ve been meaning to tell you i made it and, really, who needs sausage? yummy.
Looks like you made what we here in Texas call Puffy Tacos… I think technically you use uncooked corn tortilla dough for those, but they’re very similar. I have to agree… that makes an amazing taco shell!
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DNfromMN says:
July 15th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I have to say, my fear of frying is more to do with wasting all that delicious oil that you need for frying. I’ve heard you can reuse it a couple of times, but I always burn something in there, and you can never get the burn smell/taste out of it
anya says:
July 16th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Wow, first taco — and in kindergarten, of all places! I love it! :)
Phoo-d says:
July 16th, 2009 at 5:48 am
Mmm…tacos. These look wonderful. My mom has been making taco shells just like this since I was tiny. You’ll never go back to store-bought shells again! To get the shape right takes a little practice with the tongs- dipping one half of the tortilla in the oil first and once that side has firmed a bit, dipping in the other side while you grab the crisped side with the tongs and hold down any air bubbles that may have formed.
Maura says:
July 16th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
i love that your mom made tacos for you though she’d never have one. lovely!
also lovely, is the Orechiette al Forno recipe. i’ve been meaning to tell you i made it and, really, who needs sausage? yummy.
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The Duo Dishes says:
July 16th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
A freshly fried shell of dough will never be turned away. Sounds so good.
Haley J. says:
July 16th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
For a novice fryer, those shells certainly look fantastic! They’re bubbly and crisp. Nicely done!
Tim says:
July 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Maura! Glad you liked the orchiette, I love that recipe. Fennel seeds are a real miracle.
Jesse says:
July 19th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Looks like you made what we here in Texas call Puffy Tacos… I think technically you use uncooked corn tortilla dough for those, but they’re very similar. I have to agree… that makes an amazing taco shell!
Rima says:
July 21st, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Frying tortillas was amazingly satisfying.
Susan W. says:
July 22nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Hahaha…. you had me at “gringo”….. :)