Mexican tortilla is one of the symbols of his country. It is used to create various dishes. Salad, sauce, seasonings can be wrapped in thin tortilla. It is served as a side dish and is included in the complex dishes in the form of slices and crackers.

Best Mexican Tortilla Recipes

When looking at tortillas, as one of the varieties of bread, a number of its advantages stand out: a small calorie content, roughness of the product increases intestinal tone and improves digestion. Wheat flour-based tortilla is much healthier than lush bread: it does not stretch the stomach due to the lack of yeast.

There are several basic options for making traditional tortillas native to Mexico.

Classic tortilla

Tortillas are obtained in a pleasant yellow color due to the presence of cornmeal in the composition. Wheat flour gives satiety and excellent taste. They are light and crumbly, do not become callous for a long time and keep their unique notes.

The main components that make up the classic tortilla:

  • 3 tbsp. l wheat flour;
  • 7 tbsp. l cornmeal;
  • 2 tsp sunflower oil;
  • a pinch of salt;
  • 5 tbsp. l water.

Mexican tortilla tortilla recipe:

  1. Dissolve salt in a bowl of warm water.
  2. Mix with oil.
  3. Combine 2 types of flour with a liquid.
  4. The dough should be kneaded by hands until a uniform elastic consistency.
  5. Wrap in cling film and cover with a towel.
  6. Insist 30 minutes.
  7. Divide the rest of the dough into 6 equal parts.
  8. Roll each cake between parchment sheets of paper.
  9. Cook in a hot frying pan without oil for 1 minute on both sides over medium heat.

Cover finished products with a towel to maintain softness and flexibility.

To use tortilla in the preparation of quesadillas or other dishes the next day you need to store them in a dry container, which is tightly closed.

Made from cornmeal

For the manufacture of corn tortillas, 2 types of flour are used: corn and wheat in a ratio of 2: 1. The second option is needed for stickiness.

For 6 servings you will need the components:

  • 1 tbsp. cornmeal;
  • ½ tbsp wheat flour;
  • ½ tsp fine salt;
  • 25 ml of vegetable oil.

Corn cake is prepared in several stages:

  1. Sift both types of flour into a deep bowl.
  2. Add salt, stir evenly.
  3. Shake the oil in warm water.
  4. Pour in small portions into the dry mixture.
  5. Knead the dough.
  6. Let it rest for 30-40 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Divide into equal parts and roll cakes.
  8. Fry in a dry frying pan on both sides for 60 seconds.

Fold finished products with a slide, cover with a napkin and leave to cool.

Wheat cake

For the preparation of dishes such as burritos, fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, enchilada, wheat tortillas are also prepared.

Essential Ingredients:

  • 0.32 kg of flour;
  • 50 g butter;
  • 6 g of salt;
  • 180 ml of water.

Phased recipe:

  1. Mix cold butter with flour and salt using a food processor or by chopping butter in small pieces beforehand.
  2. Rub with your hands until crumbs are obtained.
  3. Gradually add water and knead the dough.
  4. Divide the dough into equal parts.
  5. Insist 15-20 minutes, covering with a towel.
  6. Thinly roll flat cakes with a rolling pin and fry in a hot pan without oil.
  7. When the first bubbles appear on the cake, it should be turned over to fry on the other side.

Mexican flour products are ready to eat.

Tortilla Filling Options

Most often, the fillings have a complex composition. The use of ingredients such as meat, beans, vegetables that are mixed and flavored with various sauces is encouraged.

Stuffed tortilla is usually spicy in accordance with Mexican cuisine, served hot.

Chicken

One of the most popular dishes of Mexican cuisine is burrito with chicken.

 

To create, use the products:

  • 0.2 kg of chicken;
  • 1 tbsp. l vegetable oil;
  • a pinch of salt;
  • a pinch of ground black pepper;
  • 20 g of hard cheese;
  • 8 g of fresh dill;
  • 2 cloves of garlic;
  • 35 g of onions;
  • 55 g of sweet pepper;
  • 8 g of parsley;
  • 75 g of tomato hot sauce;
  • 2 tortillas;
  • 25 g of red canned beans.

Step by Step Actions:

  1. Fry chopped meat in small strips in a pan with butter until cooked. Add chopped garlic at the end of the preparation.
  2. Cut onion and straw into half rings. Fry separately.
  3. Add meat, sauce and beans to the pan. Season and keep on low heat for 60 seconds.
  4. Put a layer of filling on the cake. Put greens, cover with a layer of grated cheese.
  5. Bend from the bottom, then roll up a tube.

To melt the cheese, before serving, you should heat the dish in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Potato

In Mexican cuisine you can find a tortilla with potato and mushroom filling.

For the recipe you need the components:

  • 4 potatoes;
  • 5 chicken eggs;
  • 0.3 kg of fresh champignons;
  • 1 onion;
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil;
  • salt.

Step-by-step preparation:

  1. Chop washed and dried mushrooms. Fry in a pan with butter.
  2. Chop the peeled potatoes and onions in small pieces. Fry over medium heat, stirring 12-15 minutes.
  3. Beat eggs with a whisk. Connect to all components. Fry the mass until golden brown on both sides.

Put the tortilla stuffed with the filling onto a flat plate and cool.

Spicy recipe with cheese and garlic

Mexican tortilla stuffed with cheese and garlic is especially popular.

For cooking, you need the components:

  • tortilla - 2 pcs.;
  • sunflower oil;
  • red onion - 1 pc.;
  • garlic - 2 teeth .;
  • chili pepper - 2 pcs.;
  • 0.4 kg of boiled or canned beans;
  • tomatoes in their juice - 110 g;
  • fresh cilantro;
  • Cheddar Cheese - 80 g.

Step by Step Actions:

  1. Peel vegetables and chop finely. To mix.
  2. Fry chopped onions, garlic and chili over low heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Add a little mashed beans with tomatoes and cilantro. Warm up for 1 minute.
  4. Put the filling on the tortilla, sprinkle with grated cheese.
  5. Cut each tortilla into portions and bake in the oven at 180 degrees for 5 minutes.

Cheddar can be replaced with another type of spicy flavored cheese.

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