As a Mexican, I have some tips. Tortillas can be frozen. You can wet them a little bit so they heat up nicely, but nowadays I do prefer freezing as they won’t need wetting that way. They heat up the same way they did the first time.

@CrankstaWho

9 ай бұрын

Yeah our family has been keeping our fat stacks of tortillas this way forever. Or we just make them fresh.

@nicoleholguin6109

9 ай бұрын

I just freeze them too haha

@starsn7974

6 ай бұрын

I've never known this was a problem i keep my 100 stack in the fridge and when i need some peel them off and heat them on the skillet with a lil oil. I just use them until they are gone probs around 3 weeks and havent noticed anything bad about what I do so i keep doing it.

@errydaysaholiday

6 ай бұрын

You don’t even have to freeze them. Just put them in the fridge

@akeleven

6 ай бұрын

People in a kitchen that has empty shelves are suspicious.

I am a Taquero. As soon as your meat is cooked through, put the tortillas (2x) on top of the meat pile to capture a little steam until the one touching the meat gets soft. Then you need a little bit of lard or oil on your griddle. Flip it over onto the oil until the bottom tortilla just begins to get a little crispy. The tortillas will be soft and flexible, but with nice sturdy texture and better taste.

@adamemerson5455

Жыл бұрын

Lol yup I came to ask where is the pan or griddle with a little oil

@xomm

Жыл бұрын

Nice, hadn't thought of just steaming them on the meat.

@arthurragan1332

11 ай бұрын

Es una sudada

@emh8861

11 ай бұрын

No

@kirkcrawford5091

11 ай бұрын

Had a buddy show me this trick few years back. Works great

Always respect that Ethan doesn't go for baby bites. He wants to taste every ingredient before telling you how good his cooking is lol

@Na16Patman

Жыл бұрын

It's of my favorite aspects of his. He DEMOLISHES the food

@iBringTheRain24

Жыл бұрын

It's an Ethan thing

@andrewgoodall2183

Жыл бұрын

It's a TV chef thing. Jamie Oliver does (did?) it. TV chefs the world over do some variation of going mmmmm or something as they stuff the food into their gobs after making it. How else can they get across to you how amaaazing whatever they've concocted is? KZreadrs who don't demonstrate this, and I see them often not doing it, are missing a trick. Now I won't compare Ethan Chlebowski to a run of the mill TV chef, no way, but he's not your m8, he wants you to keep clicking his vids, and fair play to him. And doing the big bite thing is one little step towards that. It's a bit of an act. A fun one.

@bubrub23

Жыл бұрын

You know it's good if he shakes his head

@patricklippert8345

Жыл бұрын

You can tell when he hasn't had lunch because he's been filming all day

These titles have recnelty gotten more and more unhinged and it's absolutely fantastic. Please never change

@EthanChlebowski

Жыл бұрын

I’ll typically just start typing 5 to 10 titles out and they progressively get more unhinged. This one I liked immediately, glad you enjoyed too!

@nhmh2998

Жыл бұрын

So he shouldn't change the fact that he has been changing a lot?

@vennauer

11 ай бұрын

I actually saw this title and was like nah i gotta stop with this youtube stuff

@rmora1

11 ай бұрын

A white guy talking about tortillas is a joke.

@mechanicalmonk2020

8 ай бұрын

​@@nhmh2998yes. He should maintain his current rate of change.

Spritz with water. Microwave 17 seconds. Hit on pan for a few seconds. They are pretty much good as new, and I’ve been doing it for years and they last for about a month or two

@derekmcdonald2856

11 ай бұрын

Microwave and water trick is old school and is the way to go with corn. Damp paper towels or cotton towel and then nuke. They steam right back to life. I thought it was common knowledge. Also keep them in a tortilla warmer. My uncle made and sold ceramic tortilla warmers for decades. Dont microwave flour, they always get griddled or straight on a gas burner, Cheech and Chong style.

@rmora1

11 ай бұрын

A white guy talking about tortillas is a joke.

@sonialoves444

11 ай бұрын

thanks for your comment, that’s all i needed to know!!

@Nonofurbzness

11 ай бұрын

Noooo no water no microwave 🤪 why would anyone do this?? Lol

@sonialoves444

11 ай бұрын

@@Nonofurbzness what do you mean “why”? that’s what the whole video is about!!!!!

Just let me buy 5 tortillas

@duolingoowl8294

Жыл бұрын

no

@Voingous

Жыл бұрын

Rejected, death penalty.

@MrKanti-yy5ux

Жыл бұрын

At that point you might as well make your own, fam.

@Tanador680

Жыл бұрын

At that point you can just make them yourself; just get 1/2 cup masa harina, mix it with water to make it a play-doh consistency, divide it into five balls, flatten them, then drop them in a hot pan to warm them through

@michaelfujii2765

Жыл бұрын

Usually the Mexican restaurant or entrepreneur that makes a lot of fresh tortillas will sell five right out the door

Corn tortillas also freeze beautifully, peel them off as needed and pan fry with or with out a little fat straight from frozen. If you let them defrost they will go back to a crumbly state but would still work for chips or strips. Thank you for the science behind this, amazing channel!

@Cali-Con

8 ай бұрын

Just wondering the method you use to freeze them. Do you put parchment paper between them prior to freezing, or just freeze the entire bag where they then peel off individually vs. sticking together. And how long to they last in the freezer? I buy organic sprouted corn tortillas/8 to a bag and would love to know the secret to easily freezing them long-term.

@IKKAIWINS

7 ай бұрын

@@Cali-Con I wouldn't know the exact time you can keep them - they always are finished within a week or two of buying but i don't seperate them with anything. if theyre just frozen flat and you make sure they arent smushed together by anything theyre decently easy to peel off.

I did my master’s thesis research on starch retrogradation! So cool to see one of your videos bright about starch chemistry 😊

@rmora1

11 ай бұрын

A white guy talking about tortillas is a joke.

Señor Chlebowsky, por eso en mi pueblo preferimos hacer las tortillas a mano, el sabor es diferente. Comprénse una prensa para hacer tortillas y prepare su masa, póngale sal, maseca y rexal, amasela y déjela reposar. Saludos Cordiales Desde El Puerto De Tampico Tamaulipas, México.😁😜🌮

@kevindeuschle3413

11 ай бұрын

Home made is always better if you don't have a tortilla shop near by. Agreed 100%

@ewwitsantonio

10 ай бұрын

Definitely! Hand made without all the extra junk found in store bought tortillas (like emulsifiers / xantham gum / etc)

@joshwhite5730

10 ай бұрын

@@ewwitsantonio I don't really care about that I just think they taste better when made by hand

@LILRHONDALEE

3 ай бұрын

Mi amigo ... eso es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo!

My abuela would turn old corn tortillas into Migas for breakfast on Sundays. It's basically like papas con huevos with tortilla pieces instead of potatoes.

One of my favorite youtubers on a topic I can help with 🙂 I bake and sell corn tortillas to fellow "mexpats" in Denmark and use no preservatives, which you are right, change not only the consistency but also the smell. Your tortillas should be usable beyond the 5 days if you don't let them dry out, so store them in a ziplock or seal the bag with a clip to keep the humidity. They can stay at room temperature but last longer refrigerated. Don't heat the whole open pile up in the oven,. they dry up, stick together and break! On the griddle, 30 secs per side, not piled but they can overlap. If you pile, turn them often so they don't peel. After heating up tuck them in a tea towel , this can also be kept inside a plastic bag so they last warm for longer. Before you arrange tacos dorados , heat up the tortillas to make they pliable. For enchiladas as for huevos rancheros, fry your tortillas with oil shortly (10 secs each side) before stuffing, they will be soft and hold together after you bathe them with sauce. I had not considered the starch as the reason for breaking, but another big factor is the missing gluten in corn. Great video with lots of info, and that quesadilla looked awesome!!

@Bllue

11 ай бұрын

I think a good point for the tea towel instead of aluminum like Ethan suggested is that the towel keeps warmth without allowing for condensation so come back and sog up the tortillas on top.

I saw the absolute best way to reheat corn tortillas in a Rick Bayless video. He wraps the tortillas in a damp paper towel, places it in a ziploc bag and folds the top (without completely sealing the bag), and microwaves for 1 minute. The wet paper towel creates tons of steam in the bag, and the corn tortillas never crumble after reheating them this way. It works so well, even with super old tortillas

@paprika7577

11 ай бұрын

This is what I do, and it works so well

@neaumusic

4 ай бұрын

i would never microwave a ziploc bag, thats like asking for cancer imo

@LILRHONDALEE

3 ай бұрын

@@neaumusic are you serious? Give me a brake...There are much worse things we do to our bodies than that!

A recommendation that I got from the home EC teacher I work with who has Mexican heritage, when making enchiladas fry the corn tortillas in a shallow pan with oil for about 10 seconds per side. This improves the texture of the tortilla and gives it a delicate chew that stands up to the sauce and baking process.

@richardpetty9159

5 ай бұрын

I saw that done before making enchiladas in a Hispanic household in Texas.

@glenncordova4027

2 ай бұрын

This guy is trying way too hard. Drama much?

Toss the leftover tortillas in your fridge, and they last *FOREVER.* (the only time they ever get dried out is if you don't seal the bag) _That was all it took for me to start making my own. Now I only make what I need, and it's not hard if you have a tortilla press._

@addievilla2362

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Growing up in a Mexican household we always stored tortillas in the fridge. It wasn’t until I moved out that realized most people didn’t lol. They do last longer though! Like you said just make sure they are sealed well otherwise they dry out.

@sharpe3698

Жыл бұрын

This. I regularly have a partial bag of corn tortillas in the fridge and was wondering what the hell he was talking about with them going dry and crumbly.

@hectorzuniga845

Жыл бұрын

For real, I’m looking at this video going….Que?

@fizzcochito

10 ай бұрын

​@hectorzuniga845 yeah idk where these people store their tortillas. The fridge keeps them soft.

@13Voodoobilly69

6 ай бұрын

I keep mine in the fridge and I know they are fresh with no preservatives. I big stack will last me more than a month and they reheat like fresh.

I bought a tortilla press a couple months ago and that has indeed changed my life. Store bought tortillas (El Milagro is HUGE in Chicago) are fine, they have no added ingredients and are really cheap, and I'll still grab some in a pinch, especially flour bc they're more of a pain in the ass to roll out. But a big bag of masa is maybe $3 and can make more tortillas than I can even count. With the press, they're so incredibly easy and quick to make and you can control how many you make at a time.

I appreciate how you outline your thought process and your scientific approach to food. I get so many ideas on how to approach stuff already sitting in my fridge when watching your videos. Super helpful for a single parent of a teenager who is picky on leftovers and I’m trying to teach him to appreciate food made at home versus eating out.

@rmora1

11 ай бұрын

A white guy talking about tortillas is a joke.

I’m Mexican/Cuban, raised by immigrant parents who cooked their traditional dishes in traditional ways. Usually I watch videos like this with disdain. But this dude crushes it every single time.

@nlsantiesteban

Жыл бұрын

Oh and the Cuban/salsa music over a video on tacos is a no-no

@jmullet

Жыл бұрын

@@nlsantiesteban The music is great, get over it

@nlsantiesteban

Жыл бұрын

@@jmullet alright snowflake

@LILRHONDALEE

3 ай бұрын

Hmmmm...

I keep my corn tortilla stack in the refrigerator wrapped very well. They last for months! If they get moist they may get moldy quickly. Freezing also is great for longer periods. You may want to separate the tortillas by adding parchment paper between each tortilla. Makes separating the tortillas easy.

I’m a big tostada fan. They don’t get much love today it seems. Crispy fried tortilla slathered with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, sour cream, jalapeños, or whatever else you can think of. It’s like one big round loaded nacho.

@mikelundquist4596

11 ай бұрын

Kind of a flat taco...

@bodidley5015

11 ай бұрын

@@mikelundquist4596 well it’s exactly a flat taco. Or you could argue that it’s a Mexican pizza with alternative crust. All I know is they’re fucking awesome.

@mikelundquist4596

11 ай бұрын

@@bodidley5015 I agree. Kinda want one right now.

@ogarza3

9 ай бұрын

Agree, except tostadas are not fried, they are toasted... hence the name. I like rubbing with lime and salt before toasting.

When I would buy tortillas or bread and it would go stale I would always cut/rip and turn them into chips or croutons respectively. One thing you didn't mention with the chip option is how you can use seasonings to get your own homemade flavored tortilla chips either sweet or savory. Cinnamon sugar chips are one of my favorites as a little dessert you can pack in your lunch for work.

I haven't mastered corn tortillas yet but man, once I figured out how easy it was to make flour tortillas at home, that was a game changer. They taste so much better, the texture is better, they smell better.

@jurban7998

Жыл бұрын

Get Maseca, mix it with water. Easy than flour tortillas

@moogman5

Жыл бұрын

If flour tortillas are easy for you, then corn tortillas are way easier, but both are still a pain to form and press if you don't have the right tools

@MaxGarou

Жыл бұрын

@@jurban7998 Using this mix you can make what we call "kekas" (basically quesadillas but in the form of hand pies/empanadas). Prepare the masa (dough). Prepare the fillings (queso con rajas, chicharron, or plain melting cheese are the best fillings). Using your hands grab some masa, do a ball, roll it, fill it, close it, pinch the edges to close it and avoid spilling the content while frying. Fry or deep fry. Enjoy.

@basicstickfigure1087

Жыл бұрын

flour tortillas are only good when freshly made.

@TheRedWon

Жыл бұрын

Corn tortillas are super easy, just don't make the dough too wet. And cook on a screaming hot comal or griddle or cast iron.

I freeze mine which I always buy from a Mexican market, fresh. If i want to make tacos or taquitos, I fry them in a small skillet with about a half inch of oil for just about five seconds to soften them and stack them on a plate to keep them warm and pliable.

I have sour cream cilantro lime dip in my fridge at all times. Here's my favorite recipe 1/2 c sour cream 1/4 c mayo 1/3-1/2 c cliantro 1 Tbsp lime juice Pinch of salt

@tommysuswick9751

Жыл бұрын

I'll give it a try 👍

Reheating corn tortillas is no problem here in México, i didn't even know it was a problem for some, maybe after a week, but otherwise, now i'm grateful for the quality we get here

@mustysheep3977

Жыл бұрын

neither here in the us, perhaps some people just dont know how to reheat them. his tortillas stuck to the pan, which happens when it is too cold

@curlyhairdudeify

11 ай бұрын

It's a problem for white people. I'm watching this video like, WTF!

@fizzcochito

10 ай бұрын

​@@mustysheep3977never even heard of someone adding water to reheat them. Turn up the heat and just thrown them there.

@kidbuu3745

Ай бұрын

Never heated them up over a burner it seems 😮‍💨

We make enchiladas no matter how old the tortillas are by either shallow frying the tortilla for 15-20 seconds until it gets warm and pliable enough to fill and shape your enchilada. You can use oil to shallow fry or you can even heat up enchilada sauce and heat your tortilla up in there.

Migas is probably my favorite way ti use up old tortillas. So delicious and so easy to make ❤

Ethan's late night informercial reaction shots always crack me up,

I LOVE your framework system Ethan, now that it’s incorporated in most of your videos I can really see how to apply it to my cooking, you’re a clever bean.

the only way we cook corn tortillas in my half Mexican household is frying them. we use coconut oil but lard is traditional. not too long, or they become hard like tostadas. they're heavenly. we put meat and cheese in them then bake them and it gets so crispy. but our unused tortillas keep fine in the fridge.

@joshwhite5730

10 ай бұрын

having fried food, especially when using coconut oil all the time is not very healthy.

Lil tip, freeze tortillas to keep them fresh! I buy the real thick kind you can only find in a traditional molino/tortilleria but since i don’t go often I buy a good stash and make lil stacks and put them in a freezer ziplock and just defrost my heavenly packages over night on the fridge and ready to use.They are even a lil moist which helps to make it taste fresh.

I LOVE HEB. I lived outside of Texas for 8mo and the thing i missed was HEB! It makes me cry they aren't nation wide. Everyone should enjoy

I like to take old tortillas, sprinkle shredded medium cheddar cheese (completely covered but not too deep) and then broil them on a rack over a cookie sheet. After the cheese is a little bit brown, take them out, add tobacco sauce (or other hot sauce) and eat while still warm and a bit crunchy. My wife likes them softer so she takes hers out earlier.

This is why I subscribed to this channel. Scientific practical applications to foods to make them taste their best no matter their state.

Traditional enchiladas tip: dip the tortilla in sauce and lightly fry before rolling it up with filling. It makes all the difference in the world.

Your videos are really informative and so fun to watch! I like how you give your viewers flexibility in your recipes and impart confidence to all home-cooks out there! Love from India! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Another classic from Ethan ! Informative, realistic to the home cook and delicious. I can't wait to try those out even though corn tortillas are hard to find where I live !

Also, keep your tortillas in the fridge. If they start to dry out a little, sprinkle a *light* amount of water into the bag. I can get weeks this way and heat on a gas stove. Or a griddle if I have more than a few to do.

Is no one gonna mention the amazing acting of Ethan in the portrayal of a man eating a taco while the tortilla is falling apart? chef's kiss

Thanks for including so many links to old videos! Looking forward to watching some of the backlist!

love the deep dive on such a specific topic. 13min about corn tortillas. Amazing

Thank you for making quesadillas with CORN tortillas. Most restaurants now make quesadillas with flour tortillas. A classic quesadilla uses corn tortillas. While both versions can be delicious, the crunch from the corn version is particularly satisfying and relaxes my "purist" hackles.

Love Ethan's vids on Mexican cooking! Inspired me to get those Diana Kennedy books and finally tackle Mexican cooking at home. It's my favorite cuisine and yet I've never been great at making it at home. Love the content!

@carloszenteno

Жыл бұрын

Great books. We use them down here too !!

Chilaquiles are basically corn tortilla pieces that are fried, cooked in salsa, and sprinkled with cheese. They are often served for breakfast with eggs and a side of beans or nopalitos.

My favorite thing about your channel is how much I can tell you really love your food, because you absolutely *house* it. Thanks a million times for your halal guys mayo marinade method. Change out the spices and its useful for pretty much any type of flavor I'm looking for.

as someone who has been eating tortillas all my life, i have never realized that they get stale

@Fender0ckreR

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, I've never had a single problem that was mentioned 🤷‍♂️

@13Voodoobilly69

6 ай бұрын

What about the tortilla you found under the couch? The one your niece must have tossed under there after you guy’s had carne asada from the shop down the street?

@griffinhunter3206

6 ай бұрын

@@13Voodoobilly69 you know, admittedly, i would believe that that one is stale, but its going straight down the trash. Maybe the compost if im feeling ecoconsious

@13Voodoobilly69

6 ай бұрын

@@griffinhunter3206 🤣❤️

The last few times I went to buy corn tortillas, I looked at the mile long list of ingredients, and changed my mind. On the hunt for a semi authentic fresh tortilla. Thanks for all of the info

@perrywinkle5000

Жыл бұрын

Just buy masa harina and make your own. It's literally just masa harina and water and you can have fresh corn tortillas in no time.

@EthanChlebowski

Жыл бұрын

If you have a Mexican grocery store nearby they’ll definitely have some, most of the large chain stores typically have the ones with preservatives, but the Whole Foods near me had a couple traditional versions (Corn, Lime, Water) - those were the tortillas I fried for the tortilla trips.

@raffinataonline

Жыл бұрын

​@@perrywinkle5000 Not that easy...I've tried.

@kellyjean4981

Жыл бұрын

@@raffinataonline haha, I was thinking I run out and buy what I needed to make them, then I saw your comment. I’ll just head over to Whole Foods

@perrywinkle5000

Жыл бұрын

@@raffinataonline If you say so, they don't need to be perfect restaurant-grade homemade tortilas to be delicious. I've never found it particularly difficult but to each their own.

This channel is the best! Don't know how it still isn't every household name yet. Keep doing what you doing Ethan. Love your content.

Ethan I can't get enough of your food science. Keep it coming!

Great ideas! Corn tortillas are so easy to make at home and damn delicious! I'm lucky enough to have a Mexican Carnaceria nearby, so I buy a big bag of ready made masa and tear off chunks of dough to make tortillas as needed.

This man needs to know about Chilaquiles! Parents always keep a bag of dried old tortillas to reuse for chilaquiles.

@AcaTea

Жыл бұрын

I believe he has a whole video about chilaquiles.

@SaltExarch

Жыл бұрын

He literally mentions Chilaquiles in this video

@923raio_

11 ай бұрын

@@SaltExarch When??

@aaronramsonwhite

Ай бұрын

About 12 minutes in.

I love videos like this, makes me wanna get right back into cooking again even when I'm full or been super lazy about it.

Yes! from DFW here. Love that you are repping the HEB brand! And love your inspiring content as always Ethan.

Nice. This style of upload is what made me a fan. Raised on Mexican food, and my dad's favorite snack, which became mine as well, is to warm tortillas on a gas burner (a Coleman single burner gas camp stove works great if you only have an electric range), get just enough char spots for that fond-adjacent flavor, smear pure butter (I like Plugra brand, salted, not margarine), several dashes of El Tapatio or dribbles of red enchilada sauce, and salt to taste. It's so addictive, I can easily finish off a dozen in one sitting. Or just six if I add fat slices of avocado. **beso de chef**

@rmora1

11 ай бұрын

A white guy talking about tortillas is a joke.

I also like them warmed up on a gas burner, but there is a simple trick to make sure they don't dry out as much, which is to lightly spray them with water. If you don't have a bottle sprayer, just run them under faucet water one at a time, only for a split second. This way you can get the char, but keep the pliability.

@13Voodoobilly69

6 ай бұрын

I do the same! 👍

Corn Tortillas PERFECTLY EXPLAINED! Thank you!

TOP Cooking Content as always. Thank you Ethan! Keep doing what you do best!

They're one of the few things you can find in US supermarkets but are a rare find in Europe. I finally understand why!

I grew up hating corn tortillas because my mom just served them cold out of the fridge because she didn't know any better. Now I know better, and I love them. Truff hot sauce with a simple quesadilla made with just queso quesadilla is a match made in heaven. Truffle with corn is surprisingly harmonious.

@Cmar24

Жыл бұрын

Oh god. You poor thing

@donteverfckwithmyvibe

11 ай бұрын

Girl 🫢🙊😱

I've always struggled with having corn tortillas in the fridge, and tend to defer to flour as a more storable if less flavourful option. Now I think I need to keep some on hand to experiment with new options, and I might even use some stale corn tortillas in a spicy fish crunch wrap, or tostada when camping this weekend - assuming I can catch something! Thanks for the inspiration!

Yes. There's so many variations of preparing corn tortillas. Fresh or stale, it's about what u know when it comes to cooking. It's all doable. Love corn tortillas and corn 🌽 everything in general

Tortillas, doesn't really matter which, are amazing for weight loss. It makes up for the carb craving while just being a very thing flap instead of a big bread loaf, and filling only 2 or 3 of them already fills you up. Helped me a lot!

@briantoplessbar4685

11 ай бұрын

And the best corn ones are like 50 cals each!!!!

Try airfrying them at 290-300 for like 20 minutes or until golden brown. So much easier than deepfrying, and ends up with a crunchier texture. (A convection oven would probably work as well)

@jayhell53

11 ай бұрын

How do you keep the tortillas from getting sucked up into the fan and burning in an air fryer

@Max-se3ii

11 ай бұрын

@jay hell my air fryer has a basket and rack, so i put the basket on the bottom and rack on top in case anything falls. If it's not feasible for your airfryer, then the oven also works-- just not as well

@jayhell53

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@ninjaydes

9 ай бұрын

@@jayhell53 I let the fan suck the tortillas up, since explosions are cool. :)

@jayhell53

9 ай бұрын

@@ninjaydes ok 🤣🤣

This might be my favorite video of yours. You have a unique style that doesn't always work for me, but I like this one. Thanks !

Thank you, great info for all of us that love Tacos, and everyone that tries your recipes will also love them!

i freeze mine and they are always fresh and never fall apart. I take out what i need at a time.

@canaldecasta

Жыл бұрын

how do you prevent them from sticking together?

@TheAphelionsWrath

Жыл бұрын

@@canaldecasta parchment paper??

@samibchiri1442

Жыл бұрын

Cooking spray obviously

Terrific vid, Ethan! Store bought tortillas have been so disappointing in terms of flavor that I have shifted to making fresh tortillas with Bob's Red Mill masa harina. For pre-made tortillas, La Milagra brand has been the best for us because it is just masa, water, and salt. I do find that there is a lot of good activity in the chip market (because my wife demands nachos at least once a week)! Flavorwise, Xochil it near the top, but they are quite thing. Late July has both blue and yellow corn chips that taste good and have just enough structure and aren't laden with chemicals. A store bought chip taste test might be a good idea for a vid.

Predictably well researched and helpful. Thanks, Ethan

I’ve been looking for these answers for so long. Finally! Thank you..

I buy several packs of tortillas all at once, so I toss the first pack in the meat keeper in my fridge and freeze the rest. When I want one I just just cook it in one of the ways described in this video. I can generally get 1-2 weeks out of a pack before they dry out completely. Once they are are rigid, rub a little water on them and steam them for 10-15 seconds in the microwave or on the griddle and your back to serviceable. For frozen, you can let them thaw in the fridge overnight, or if your in a hurry just hit them with a touch of water and steam in the microwave 15seconds. Don't let them go too long in the microwave or they start to fall apart. I can get near-fresh from frozen for a month or more on my preservative free tortillas (El Milagro or Atotonilco are the brands I get) Edit: I also use a cast iron grill press (or the bottom of a tea kettle) and that helps to steam the tortilla on the griddle, and fixes any stubborn stale flaps

for the tortilla chips, a squeeze of lime juice helps the flakey salt stick, and adds a wonderful flavor (it's also how chipotle makes their chips 😉)

I still want an update on what happened with living in France! I was so stoked to see your new adventure!

Hey Ethan, thanks for the ideas of what to do with the leftover tortillas. I just tend to dip stale tortillas in water for a brief moment and then pan fry them up like your video

Just made Migas this morning with my fat stack 100 pack of corn tortillas, that's the best re-use of "past their prime" corn

@guitarloser07

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Stale corn tortillas make for great migas. And so simple: cut into square or strips, shallow-fry 'til crispy, scramble some eggs (doctor them up how you like - I even occasionally go crazy and throw in turmeric&curry power for a different vibe) and fry in the same pan, salt to taste.

Very impressive how in depth and detailed you made this, as a mexican even i had somethings to learn from this!

@santiagooehler

9 ай бұрын

it's good video but is still funny to me that people from the USA always try to hold a taco like a hamburger

Brilliant! (Love how you use charts.)

Hii from mexico ethan , you can put your corn tortillas in a zipplock bag and some papper towel it can last weeks in the fridge , just sepárate the tortillas before you place Them in the bag soo they dont stick together

Awesome video and recs! Over here in Mexico since most tortillas don't have preservatives (and are consumed rather quickly :D) we let them cool to room temp after using that first day and stored them in the fridge covered by paper inside a plastic bag. It is nice to see the framework to get the most out of the beautiful tortillas tho! As a pd. try looking for blue corn tortillas and nopal enriched (green) tortillas as well, they are usually higher quality and it is surprising how well the reheat even after several days. Love from south of the border to you all!

I always hated corn tortillas until I started making them from scratch. It’s literally just masa, water and salt, requires very little technique and tastes so much better than store bought.

@raffinataonline

Жыл бұрын

How do you get them thin enough? My tortilla press doesn't.

@jurban7998

Жыл бұрын

​@@raffinataonline get a new tortilla press, or use wax paper and a heavy frying pan

@Samst0n

11 ай бұрын

@@raffinataonline could be you aren’t using enough pressure or not enough water in the dough.

This is the video I was looking for thank you all the other videos were just trying to explain to put just cheese in it, but not it falling apart. Thank you.

I throughly enjoyed watching your struggle with the corn tortillas at the beginning. I know this pain. I had to give up white four for a while and corn tortillas were my lifeline.

Please create a guide on steaming, Ethan! Would love to see you apply the technique to Shumai, vegetables, bao buns, and maybe even dessert. As a home cook, I know how to do it with vegetables, but would love to see you outline the principles behind the technique and the time estimates generally.

It's amazing how we refuse to learn from our elders or other cultures. My uncle stacks them with cheese and homemade salsa to make sopillas. His family has been doing this and as you've described here for generations, and we here in the USA think we've "discovered" something new.😮

Oh I love your videos on how to stretch things. I have a bag of masa harina I bought for chochoyotes that I keep telling myself that making tortillas when I live by myself is kinda silly:.. but! Now here’s a wealth of ideas!! Thanks as always bud

Thanks for posting this. This video is perfect to show what to do with something as versatile as corn tortillas. To prevent them from sticking to griddle, make sure it is very hot first. As others say, spraying them with a little bit of water improves texture even if you reheat them over a gas cooktop.

I actually made delicious chicken bacon ranch quesadilla's yesterday lol. Butter one side of a corn tortilla, place on medium heat, butter side down, shredded mozzarella all over tortilla. Place cooked shredded chicken and cooked bacon pieces on one side. Fold over when tortilla is crispy on butter side. Let melt completely(if not completely melted) and dip in ranch(I made my own) to eat when cooled enough. It tastes amazing🙌 Thank you for more ideas to use up my tortilla's🤗

My Tia from Guadalajara would make me the most freshest hand made tortillas ever since that I would never eat store bought tortillas

@jackcarter2767

Жыл бұрын

I think it's time for me to practice the fine art of making tortillas by hand. This video and your comment are good evidence that it's worth it.

Place corn tortillas on a big baking sheet and bake in oven at low temperature to make crispy tostadas. No need to fry and they'll last for weeks if not months. An empty bread sack is the perfect container for them stacked up.

Those are some serious bite portions! My favourite vid so far Ethan!

As a Mexican I need to say “ me quito el sombrero”

@hectoralejandrotorrespopoc9232

Жыл бұрын

Claro, diciéndole taco dorado a un taco potosino o diciendo que las tortillas se hacen feas a los pcoos días xd

@coffesaurus5399

11 ай бұрын

@@hectoralejandrotorrespopoc9232 Se me hace raro que le pase eso, por lo general se conservan bien las tortillas en el refrigerador xd

@hectoralejandrotorrespopoc9232

11 ай бұрын

@@coffesaurus5399 Exacto, yo compro kilos y kilos el súper porque salen bien baratas y recaliento, nunca see han hecho feas.

Hey Ethan, I really appreciate your cooking videos and the unique approach you bring, including attention to things like kitchen cleanliness. Recently, I've been trying to reduce my food-related carbon footprint in light of growing climate concerns. It's been hard to find resources that combine great recipes with sustainability. I believe your channel could brilliantly bridge this gap. Including even brief mentions of eco-friendly alternatives or 'low-carbon' recipes in your content could have a huge impact, helping viewers like me make more sustainable choices without sacrificing taste. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and consider the idea. Your influence in this area could make a real difference!

@SheSnaps

11 ай бұрын

I would love this too

@lore_shards

11 ай бұрын

I would find this preachy and annoying in addition to being rather ridiculous

@TheRandomdude136

11 ай бұрын

​@@lore_shards it doesn't have to be pushy at all, just a simple extra sentence can do the job man

@lore_shards

11 ай бұрын

@@TheRandomdude136 hmmmm

I am 30 seconds in, and already I can say THANK YOU ... this is going to be great info that I can use!!

Thank you. I have celiacs disease and live in a rote part of Alaska. Getting to the store is not a regular thing for me in the winter. A lot of the flours I have to use now have a short shelf life and are expensive. I can't say it isn't frustrating, having to pay premium prices for the privilege to not be poisoned. This is the world we live in.

I live in the UK so I have to make my own with overpriced masa harina bought online because the shop bought corn tortillas here are some of the worst things on earth

@YungRamo

Жыл бұрын

The lack of good ingredients in London is actually a travesty...

@EthanChlebowski

Жыл бұрын

I feel for you all in the UK & Europe! Obviously there’s amazing ingredient options for most other cuisines, but I found it really hard to get quality ingredients for Mexican cuisine.

@theblackrose3130

Жыл бұрын

@@YungRamo I'm from Leicester so I'm absolutely spoiled for choice when it comes to Indian Ingredients but Mexican is a no go lol

Please do a similar video but for Flour tortillas!! Love your videos! ❤

Retiring soon in Oklahoma! Love to cook. Your videos inspire me to try new recipes.

We'd never serve corn tortillas for tacos without sautéing them first in shallow med-hi temp avocado oil. Stack with paper towel between each one as soon as they come out of the oil. There's a learning curve to getting them out before they're too tough, but they fall apart if you don't sauté long enough. To serve remove paper towels and place in insulated tortilla keeper. If they need reheating pop in microwave individually for 3-5 sec on high.

Thanks for reminding me to restock as well as pickling red onions again.

There is a reason this guy is the only youtube cook i watch. He is the one who actually teaches me things. And they are damn useful.

Ethan i loveeee your videos i swear i smile seeing every graphic every chart. I love your approach.

Your vids alone made me want to cook better for myself (which I am now). Music choice and editing is on point too 💪