On Sun, 23 May 1999, Alan Boles wrote: > Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you > like and bake untill dried...
WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too salty or oily, and always crispy?
Last December I went to Honduras to visit and meet my husbands family. I was taught how to make tortillas by hand and cooked over a wood fire. My husband's mother and sisters laughed at mine as they were usually misshapen and too thick in places. I must admit that they looked pretty goofy but they did taste much better than any tortilla I've ever eaten here in the U.S. Nancita
>>> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you >>> like and bake untill dried...
>>WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that >>we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too >>salty or oily, and always crispy?
>You can't. You don't have the patience.
>Those that do use stale store-bought tortillas fried in vegetable oil >using standard frying techniques. A little practice produces a product >better than that found in most restaurants.
On Sun, 23 May 1999, J Durbin wrote: > paschal <pasc...@wam.umd.edu> wrote:
> >On Sun, 23 May 1999, Alan Boles wrote:
> >> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you > >> like and bake untill dried...
> >WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that > >we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too > >salty or oily, and always crispy?
> You can't. You don't have the patience.
> Those that do use stale store-bought tortillas fried in vegetable oil > using standard frying techniques. A little practice produces a product > better than that found in most restaurants.
You have NO IDEA how much patience I have, especially when it comes to learning new things.
Anyway:
Thanks for everyone's advice and support.
I'll inform you as to the results, when they happen.
> > > of greenish tinge, especially about the nipples... massage breasts daily with > > > cut surface of lemons to prevent oxidation -- Dr. Puckerlipski. :-(())
> > Don't massage yourself, have your SO do it ;-). Much more fun that way
> One of my best friends has survived breast cancer; she caught it > early because her husband found it.
> Anyway: I love guacamole. I think that, made correctly, it must be one of > the foods of the gods. I'd love it if people would post their favorite > guac recipes - I'd post mine, but I haven't been able to perfect it yet; > because of my terrible blender, it always turns out too acidic, because I > put extra lemon juice in to make the damn blender work right.
> I'd also love to see a recipe for some low-fat chip-type thing for dipping > into guac. The tortilla chips you can buy in bags, are always too salty; > and the bagged baked ones taste weird.
>Anyway: I love guacamole. I think that, made correctly, it must be one of >the foods of the gods. I'd love it if people would post their favorite >guac recipes - I'd post mine, but I haven't been able to perfect it yet; >because of my terrible blender, it always turns out too acidic, because I >put extra lemon juice in to make the damn blender work right.
All you need to do is ask- here is my favorite Guacamole 2 avocados ( haas preferred) press and if soft, then they are ready lime cloveof chopped garlic 1 fresh tomato diced 1red onion diced 1 fresh jalapeno , minced 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3 to 4 Tablespoons chopped cilantro ( chopped coarsely ) Chop the avocado, using two knives, or use your fingers to squeeze and you will have a nice mix of chunks and smoothness. Squeeze the lime over, and carefully fold it in. Add rest of ingredients and carefully mix together, serve with chips etc.
In article <374741B7.5...@earthlink.net>, maryf <ma...@earthlink.net> writes: >PENMART10 wrote:
>> Important: check your breasts daily for avocado fat engorgement, and for >signs >> of greenish tinge, especially about the nipples... massage breasts daily >with >> cut surface of lemons to prevent oxidation -- Dr. Puckerlipski. :-(())
>Don't massage yourself, have your SO do it ;-). Much more fun that way
>-- >Mary f.
Hehe, and just who'd ya think is Dr. Pukerlipski? ;)
Sheldon ```````````` On a recent Night Court rerun, Judge Harry Stone had a wonderful line: "I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out."
paschal <pasc...@wam.umd.edu> wrote: >On Sun, 23 May 1999, Alan Boles wrote:
>> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you >> like and bake untill dried...
>WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that >we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too >salty or oily, and always crispy?
You can't. You don't have the patience.
Those that do use stale store-bought tortillas fried in vegetable oil using standard frying techniques. A little practice produces a product better than that found in most restaurants.
In article <Pine.GSO.3.95q.990522205243.6768D-100...@rac8.wam.umd.edu>, paschal
<pasc...@wam.umd.edu> writes: >On Sun, 23 May 1999, Alan Boles wrote:
>> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you >> like and bake untill dried...
>WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that >we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too >salty or oily, and always crispy?
>Jeez,
>-P., ignorant...
There's nothing "really-authentic-Mexican" about tortilla chips per se, actually those Dorito style thingies are Gringo chips... only the tortillas are Mexican. Anyhoo, slice up a big stack of store-bought fresh corn tortillas into wedges and deep fry in corn oil until just crispy - not browned - then immedately upon removal from hot oil drain and place on absorbant toweling, then while still hot season per your taste. I prefer to pan-fry whole tortillas and then break them into manageable pieces by hand - now that's authentic - that's how you'll find them throughout all of Central America where the gringo touristas don't go. Whole fried tortillas eaten spread with mashed refried beans, diced tomatillo, fiery hot diced peppers, diced onion, and a bit of grated mild white cheese, they're called 'garnachas', no guacamole.
Sheldon ```````````` On a recent Night Court rerun, Judge Harry Stone had a wonderful line: "I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out."
>> >> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you >> >> like and bake untill dried...
>> >WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that >> >we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too >> >salty or oily, and always crispy?
>> You can't. You don't have the patience.
>> Those that do use stale store-bought tortillas fried in vegetable oil >> using standard frying techniques. A little practice produces a product >> better than that found in most restaurants.
>You have NO IDEA how much patience I have, especially when it comes >to learning new things.
>Anyway:
>Thanks for everyone's advice and support.
>I'll inform you as to the results, when they happen.
Good. I hoped a little impatient goading would cause you to experiment and find out how easy making better-than-restaurant tortilla chips really is. Enjoy.
On Sun, 23 May 1999, J Durbin wrote: > Good. I hoped a little impatient goading would cause you to experiment > and find out how easy making better-than-restaurant tortilla chips > really is. Enjoy.
Well, it confused me because the couple of times I've purchased tortillas, they've seemed too thick to make restaurant-style chips out of.
Next, I'll get you to direct me to a make-your-own tortilla recipe :-)
Dareus O. Conover wrote in message <7i50ts$6r...@netnews.upenn.edu>... > finally, the 'bad' effects of 'fat' consumption are hardly self-evident, >and have not been proven scientifically. long-term studies have shown that >fat consumption as high as 40% of dietary intake has little, if any, >effect on actual body fat. we assume fat = bad mostly because fats are a >high density food source, but also because we want to eat 'heart' >healthy--something about the creaminess of a glass of whole milk is >somehow un-wholesome and definitely very decadent. in fact, fats are vital >for 'healthiness' and artificial substitutes like margarine (high in >'trans' fats) actually do nasty things like raise LDL levels (higher than >butter actually would).
Agree, not to try to cut out fat altogether but I was medically told to reduce weight. But being rather "ancient" could not pump iron only light exercise. I enjoy my food, but only cut out the luxury fats, like biscuits, cakes, ice cream, crisps, butter and most takeaways.
This produced some surprising results. A reduction of 2.5 stone (35lbs) in about 3 months with very little effort. And feel much better for it. Still eat red meat & most other foods.
>> Good. I hoped a little impatient goading would cause you to experiment >> and find out how easy making better-than-restaurant tortilla chips >> really is. Enjoy.
>Well, it confused me because the couple of times I've purchased tortillas, >they've seemed too thick to make restaurant-style chips out of.
I may be spoiled by the variety of tortillas we have to choose from here on the west coast that may not be available where you are. I can usually find good chip-quality tortillas. White corn tortillas seem thinner though less flavorful.
>Next, I'll get you to direct me to a make-your-own tortilla recipe :-)
If you can find a package of masa harina, it will have instructions. I notice that Macy's is also selling tortilla presses now. I suspect other department store are as well.
However, I think you'll find that the store-bought are more suitable for frying into chips.
Why, Thank You! you droning dizzy-eyed dewberry. I actually saved this post of yours - there were no profane allusions in it!!! (least, as far as I could tell...)
> In article <Pine.GSO.3.95q.990522205243.6768D-100...@rac8.wam.umd.edu>, paschal > <pasc...@wam.umd.edu> writes:
> >On Sun, 23 May 1999, Alan Boles wrote:
> >> Just sprinkle tortilla with favorite seasonings cut into shapes you > >> like and bake untill dried...
> >WHAT tortilla? How can I make my own tortilla chips, like the ones that > >we get from the really-authentic-mexican-restaurant, that are never too > >salty or oily, and always crispy?
> >Jeez,
> >-P., ignorant...
> There's nothing "really-authentic-Mexican" about tortilla chips per se, > actually those Dorito style thingies are Gringo chips... only the tortillas are > Mexican. Anyhoo, slice up a big stack of store-bought fresh corn tortillas > into wedges and deep fry in corn oil until just crispy - not browned - then > immedately upon removal from hot oil drain and place on absorbant toweling, > then while still hot season per your taste. I prefer to pan-fry whole > tortillas and then break them into manageable pieces by hand - now that's > authentic - that's how you'll find them throughout all of Central America where > the gringo touristas don't go. Whole fried tortillas eaten spread with mashed > refried beans, diced tomatillo, fiery hot diced peppers, diced onion, and a bit > of grated mild white cheese, they're called 'garnachas', no guacamole.
> Sheldon > ```````````` > On a recent Night Court rerun, Judge Harry Stone had a wonderful line: > "I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out."
> In article <Pine.GSO.3.95q.990523193350.1963A-100...@rac2.wam.umd.edu>, paschal > <pasc...@wam.umd.edu> writes:
> >Why, Thank You! you droning dizzy-eyed dewberry. I actually saved > >this post of yours - there were no profane allusions in it!!! (least, > >as far as I could tell...) > >-PRICK
Gosh, you must be projecting; I don't have one of ....those....
In article <Pine.GSO.3.95q.990523193350.1963A-100...@rac2.wam.umd.edu>, paschal
<pasc...@wam.umd.edu> writes: >Why, Thank You! you droning dizzy-eyed dewberry. I actually saved >this post of yours - there were no profane allusions in it!!! (least, >as far as I could tell...)
>-PRICK
YOU! <G>
Sheldon ```````````` On a recent Night Court rerun, Judge Harry Stone had a wonderful line: "I try to keep an open mind, but not so open that my brains fall out."
> Are you certain about that? I'm not saying they aren't high in fat, > but I have read that they contain a kind of fat that is actually > good for you.
And what kind of fat might that be...?
> Also (I'm on very shaky ground here), I'm sure I read somewhere that > the reason you should not have small children on lowfat diets is because > the brain is either (I'm going to get yelled at, I just know it) helped > to develop by fat, or actually IS fat.
Mostly true. Myelin, the substance that insulates and supports nerves- the white mattter of the brain as opposed to the grey matter- is cholesterol. But once myelinazation is complete extra fat is not needed, and can be harmful.
> I don't think that a fat free > diet is good for you. I think there's some truth to what I've said, > because I've had friends who've dieted to where they are very thin > (maintenance thin, not natural thin) and their personality changed to > the point where people would comment upon it. Humorless and nasty.
You've got a lot of semi-correct and confused notions.
You can be thin and unhealthy. You can be underweight and still have too much body fat. The personality changes you note probably have nothing to do with body fat percentage, but more to do with the unnatural way these people lost weight. Intense dieting alone without excercise is unhealthy.
> > Michael Edelman wrote: > > > But health food they ain't.
> > Are you certain about that? I'm not saying they aren't high in fat, > > but I have read that they contain a kind of fat that is actually > > good for you.
> And what kind of fat might that be...?
I'm lazy. I read a LOT but I find the concept to be the interesting part. I skim past the part where they call things l-slkfjasdfkljsdfld glipids. Those of you with a strong science bent are more than willing to think that's stupid.
> > Also (I'm on very shaky ground here), I'm sure I read somewhere that > > the reason you should not have small children on lowfat diets is because > > the brain is either (I'm going to get yelled at, I just know it) helped > > to develop by fat, or actually IS fat.
> Mostly true. Myelin, the substance that insulates and supports nerves- the white > mattter of the brain as opposed to the grey matter- is cholesterol. But once > myelinazation is complete extra fat is not needed, and can be harmful.
I think you missed what I tried to get across. You said, avocados are high in fat; I was making the point that having a part of your diet that is high in fat is not a bad thing. Let me put it this way, olive oil is ALL fat, right? Or damned close. (I have to qualify everything I say, or you will call me on it) Yet, you will include it in your cooking. I'm saying, avocados are high in fat, but that doesn't make it an unhealthy food.
More to the point; you said avocados are not a health food and I say they most certainly are. It's just not what you want to limit your diet to. This sort of reminds me of some moron that tore into Consumer Reports because they rated lowfat salad dressing. He was outraged that they called them lowfat when they were over 30 percent fat. I thought, you dipshit, it's an ingredient, part of your diet, of course if all you eat all day is salad dressing, then yeah, you have more problems than your fat intake. Sounds to me like that guy could have used an avocado, if you get my drift.
> > I don't think that a fat free > > diet is good for you. I think there's some truth to what I've said, > > because I've had friends who've dieted to where they are very thin > > (maintenance thin, not natural thin) and their personality changed to > > the point where people would comment upon it. Humorless and nasty.
> You've got a lot of semi-correct and confused notions. > You can be thin and unhealthy. You can be underweight and still have too much body > fat.
Where did I say that this wasn't true? I never thought that for a moment. I also think you can be overweight and healthy.
> The personality changes you note probably have nothing to do with body fat > percentage, but more to do with the unnatural way these people lost weight. Intense > dieting alone without excercise is unhealthy.
I was pointing out that INTENSE DIETING (translation: NO FAT) was affecting their brain. I submit to you that INTENSE DIETING, even with exercise is unhealthy. How do you like them apples?
PENMART10 wrote in message <19990520172453.08345.00003...@ngol02.aol.com>... >In article <7i1sgs$g8...@news4.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Joyce" ><jo...@thumper88.freeserve.co.uk> writes:
>>Saw an article in the paper yesterday which said that avocados are good for >>a healthy diet. Apparently they reduce cholesterol and are low in fat.
>Low in fat compared to what... whales?
Compared to most other foods. It is high in fat compared to other fruit though. But saturated fats account for only 4g per 100g and anything less than 10g is low fat.
It's getting some give in it, should be ready to eat tommorow. Thanks for all the suggestions.
I'm just getting over a pathological hatred of avocados after spending a few months in west Africa - they were the only decent food (in fact the ONLY food) in a lot of the markets there - there's only just so many things you can do with an avocado, at least things you can discuss here.
I thought avocados had one of the highest fat contents in the vegetable/fruit category?
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