Belizean Corn Tortillas Food

BELIZEAN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• *Please read recipe introduction before proceeding!*.
• Place the dry masa harina mix in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl add about 1 tablespoon of recado rojo (you can always add more later). Whisk in some water about 1/2 cup to make a paste.
• Add this mixture to the bowl of dry masa harina mix. Now stir in enough water to make a pliable dough (or however much water the package of masa harina states on the back of the bag minus 1/2 cup water).
• Form into tortillas.
• Heat up the oil in a deep fryer, wok or heavy skillet (cast iron being my preference) to fry the tortillas until bright orange-red and crispy. Place the tortillas on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
• Try the tortillas with this!: Recipe #496068.
• Yield is estimated.

SALBUTES, A YUCATECAN TORTILLA

Steps:

• For the Masa:.
• Mix the first four ingredients until they are well blended.
• Divide the dough into 12 equal size balls and press them lightly in a wax paper lined tortilla press.
• They should be smaller and thicker than regular tortillas, about 1/8" thick and 2 1/2 " in diameter.
• In a deep skillet, fry them on both sides in hot oil, they will inflate as they cook.
• Remove each one as it inflates and drain well on paper towels.
• For the Pickled Red Onions:.
• Place onions in a sauce pan, add water to cover, bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Place the onions in a glass container with lime juice, dried oregano and salt and pepper.
• Allow to sit for several hours before serving, they keep for one week refrigerated.
• Assemble Salbutes:.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of lime juice with cabbage, salt and peppr to taste.
• Top each salbute with a layer of cabbage, then pickled red onion, then slices of avocado, and top with a tomato slice.
• Serve immediately.

BELIZEAN FLOUR TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients together with shortening then add water in moderate amounts until dough is soft but not sticky. Knead until smooth. Leave to sit for approximately 20 min to half hour.
• Make nine balls and roll each flat.
• Bake in well heated skillet on high heat. Flip when golden brown.

BELIZEAN CORN TORTILLAS

Steps:

• 1. *Please read recipe introduction before proceeding!* Place the dry masa harina mix in a large mixing bowl.
• 2. In a small prep bowl add about 1 tablespoon of recado rojo (you can always add more later). Whisk in some water about 1/2 cup to make a paste. Break up any lumps with a fork.
• 3. Add this mixture to the bowl of dry masa harina mix. Now stir in enough water to make a pliable dough (or however much water the package of masa harina states on the back of the bag minus 1/2 cup water). Tip: A stand up mixer works well for mixing the dough.
• 4. Form into tortillas. I use my tortilla press but you can shape the tortillas the old fashioned way with a rolling pin. Heat up the oil in a deep fryer, wok or heavy skillet (cast iron being my preference) to fry the tortillas until bright orange-red and crispy. Place the tortillas on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.