This was so helpful. Thank you so much. A good 35 years ago I arrived from the Southern USA to Los Angeles as a very young adult. The old, old lady next door, who didn't speak a word of English, would bring me a plate of homemade tortillas every morning. I cried the day that I had to move from there, because I knew I'd miss the warmth and the love she showed me every morning. Six months later I came by with flowers and a homemade cake and was told by her great-granddaughter that she had passed about a month after I had moved. I didn't eat corn tortillas for several years after that - the memories would come flooding back and it was just too painful. Now, all these years later, I am going to make my own homemade corn tortillas. _Miss you, Rosa. Thanks for the memories._

@ItsAWrap.

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that story ❤

@Frog_Cat_

11 ай бұрын

Love this. Be the Rosa for someone else! Pass on that beautiful tradition

@MrJ3

11 ай бұрын

Gosh, hard to believe there are people like Rosa in the world

@jj53368

11 ай бұрын

sobbing 😭

@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607

9 ай бұрын

I’m tearing up from this story ❤

Shaq has gotten really, really good at making youtube videos

@daveh7720

11 ай бұрын

And they're still less than 10 minutes long, even with the sponsor ad!

@jonw8697

11 ай бұрын

which is amazing cause right as he blew up he was talking about stepping back and quitting youtube.. then boom

@_EatShit_

10 ай бұрын

What's with all the anime weeb pedophiles with pictures of children?

@hadronoftheseus8829

9 ай бұрын

He's also lost weight and grown hair.

@reggiedunlop2222

6 ай бұрын

Thanks mom 😉

A little tip for everyone, don't give up. Making tortillas is a skill developed over time, you need to get used to the texture, look and feel. Also you need to understand how your pan or comal heats so don't worry if they don't turn out good at first.

@UrbanPanic

11 ай бұрын

Also, set expectations. While your first few batches are going to be a bit ugly, they will taco so much better than any store bought tortillas.

@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

That ending chancla takes me back...

@MoniBahaa

11 ай бұрын

I'm Egyptian and our mamas throw slippers/flip flops like nobody's business. First time I heard Latina mamas do that I truly felt some things are universal 😌

I always appreciate the lack of bloat in your videos, masterclass stuff

"You should know that depending on who's watching, your tortilla may be expected to 'puff up' as proof of it's craftmanship." You presented this so hilariously. Great writing! And the material itself is presented very well. This came at a good time for me -- I just moved to an area without easy access to good tortillas, and I was thinking about making some treks, but heck, why not make them myself? Thank you!

I'm mildly allergic to corn, so I nixtamalized brown rice and ground it to make masa and tortillas. Turned out pretty good on the second attempt!

@internetshaquille

11 ай бұрын

Woah that’s wild

@ElJosher

11 ай бұрын

Interesting.

@GFJ915

11 ай бұрын

WHAT

@daviddewitt4107

11 ай бұрын

That's amazing. I'd e interested to see the process

@Nirrrina

9 ай бұрын

I recently learned about using ground red lentils to make a taste healthy flatbread. I was given a couple of bags of lentils but haven't had the chance to try it out yet. But now I'm thinking that not only do I need a cast iron skillet but that I should probably find a Mexican market to buy a tortilla press. Might make it easier in making them.

WOW, where do I start? I am 62 years old born and raised in CA my whole life, so I know and am used to authentic Mexican food. We have been living in Japan for that last 6 years, and of course there is no real Mexican food and the only corn tortillas are frozen (suck big time). My wife did some digging around and came across a recipe for the corn tortillas and then I found this video. Bought all the stuff and a new pan. Holly crap even our daughter who has been living in Texas for 3 years was amazed as well me. These are the best I have ever had and we are going to throw a taco party for our Japanese friends and blow them away. Thanks and thanks.

@LeoC2010

2 ай бұрын

I have a friend living in Japan up north near Morioka, and sometimes when I visit I bring pinto beans and things so that he can make burritos. What part of Japan do you live it? I usually visit my friends once a year.

@calikalbocalikalbo6082

2 ай бұрын

@@LeoC2010 ……. We are near Osaka. Even in a big city like Osaka, there’s no good Mexican food.

This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on the internet. I am not exaggerating at all. The information was presented in a way that was mildly entertaining, but most importantly, with clear explanation of, not just 'what' to do, but the 'why' to go with the 'how'. That 'why' can be the most important part of teaching as it clarifies the more basic parts of the lesson. I enjoyed that this was done with appropriate intelligence and authority rather than putting on a gimmicky show. And then, the "what if" segment at the end - in cooking, things go wrong all the time. The presenter has clearly experienced the problems and either worked out or learned the solutions to resolve those issues. The last thing I'll say is one of my most aggravating pet-peves in videos; faceless computer voiced narrations. Here, the presenter is on camera and actually human-voicing the video! 🙂 Many do this, but so many do not. The presenter is clearly here to instruct, and make some money doing it. As opposed to so many internet presenters who are clearly just posting something / anything whether they are knowledgeable about the subject or not, for the sole purpose of cashing in on the ad money of clicks, likes, subs, etc... To me, that makes all the difference. I've been making New Mexican food for a very long time. But I'm always looking for new ideas or techniques to do better. This presentation actually did give me some added info that will be useful and appreciated. So simply, thank you.

@internetshaquille

6 ай бұрын

I’m touched thank you 🥲

@MssAleyois

4 ай бұрын

Agree with every word above.

@Dnaught

Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. This video was an absolute game changer for the novice tortilla maker. I learned so much after our first tortilla disaster. Hahah god bless!

Fresh corn tortillas made in the grocery store is one of the things I didn't realize I would miss when I moved to New England from Texas. The corn tortillas here are so thick and dry!! This video has inspired me to get a press and start making my own.

@insederec

11 ай бұрын

nothing quite like nibbling on sand amirite

@theEumenides

11 ай бұрын

For real, I had never had a fresh corn tortilla growing up, so I thought I hated corn tortillas. Nope, just the ones in the supermarket are incredibly disappointing.

@dinahlizett

10 ай бұрын

My sister in law used to live in Texas and would buy the regular pre packaged corn tortillas from walmart, until I visited and introduced her to "tortilleria" quality tortillas (I'm from Mexico btw) that I found out they sold at one of her local mexican stores. After that she never looked back. Then she moved to WA and she was confident she was gonna find real tortillas near her new home, but soon came to the realization that not all mexican stores are made equal.

@rickprime83

10 ай бұрын

Saludos from the RGV

@ClariNerd

9 ай бұрын

On the plus side you now get seafood that doesn’t suck.

The Fry's bag on the Tortilla press makes me respect you more 🤣 I haven't seen someone with your skills make a video like this, thank you!

thank u mister barkley for sponsoring this video :) dinnerwithbarkley.com/ Also, here’s part 2 of my corn tortilla lesson: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYal3NNxqripZbA.html

@Shahzad-Khan

11 ай бұрын

Do a vid on Pakistani Chicken Karahi and tandoori naan. I dont think you can because you'll keep on orgasming in the video.

@JosephBayot

11 ай бұрын

Nice! I hear the people behind that brand are pretty dope

@roastveggies

11 ай бұрын

these are some very pleasant ceramics, i imagined they were made by a very enthusiastic dog named barkley before i realized this was your brand

@yerboitetrah

11 ай бұрын

love the vids and love the hat, cheers!

@EndlessMuse

11 ай бұрын

Just bought my first plate this week, can't wait to add to the collection!

Fresh, homemade tortillas are incomparable to anything you can buy. Thanks Internet Shaquille for the tips. It’s time for me to walk over to the Mexican market and get a press, now that I’ve mastered two plates, a cut down the sides ziplock bag and my body weight as a press. The press looks so much easier!

@ADMgamer1

11 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to try as well

I personally recommend flipping 2 times. After putting the tortilla on the heat, wait until it starts to slightly change color on the top side, then flip and wait a few seconds until a bit of brown bits appear on the bottom side, then flip again. It will almost always puff up at this point, and you just have to wait a few seconds for this side to also get some bits of brown and done.

i’ve been attempting to make corn tortillas for 2 years. After giving up on the “solo tienes que usar las manos” method from my aunt I tried to go to the internet to learn. Almost all of it sucks and is not honest with the viewer, corn tortillas are just one of those things that you need to try over and over to get right, there is no recipe or magic ratio. This video perfectly explains that and is the best resource for people just starting out. He’s done it once again

@internetshaquille

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr Campos I’ve been working on this script for over two years because of how difficult it is to teach

@nicolascampos1442

11 ай бұрын

@@internetshaquille now i’ll be waiting for nixtamalization at home

@SixtusFlorentinus

10 ай бұрын

Yes. Most people confused "simple" with easy. Corn tortillas are simple to make, but they're not easy. It took me many tries to get acceptable results.

It is really satisfying to make tortillas that puff and taste so good. As always, your video is on point. Take this mans advice, it took me a few months of practice to get every one of the steps down. But now theyre picture perfect puffers and crumplers every time.

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. Made my first batch today. After 3 testers I started getting puffs! Had an amazing breakfast with my tortillas, scrambled eggs, and a nice tomato/onion/jalapeno/lime pico I whipped up. Bomb tacos. The time you put into laying out exactly what to look for in a proper masa dough is SUPER on point! You weren't kidding about the fresh playdough. It really brought me back to childhood with that. Only thing I didn't do was buy a press. I used a small glass casserole dish as my press, which worked well because I could see them spread as I pushed. Once again, thanks dude. I don't think I'll ever buy another pack of them again, not when they're this easy!

I've made so many tortillas the last few years and have felt like a partial failure every time cuz I rarely got that puff, even though the end result made for great tacos. It's nice to hear that that isn't a standard I necessarily need to judge myself by, but at the same time, you provided some great tips I'm gonna take to the comal with me to continually improve my tortilla game.

I need to talk to the manager of KZread for not showing me this until 4 weeks after. Netshaq is a day one watch

The quality of your videos has gotten so good over the years. Thanks for all the content 🙏

This is a fantastic video. Your style of teaching is just so comprehensive and yet straightforward. Well done.

The best, most clear explanation I have found. Awesome.

We ran across your channel the other day and ended up watching a bunch of episodes in a row. Very interesting and funny, too! Today I tried your tortilla technique and I finally made great tortillas! I’ve been trying for years and most batches had maybe only five edible tortillas. Today they were all perfect! Thank you for your help!!

I'm an Australian (qualified baker) and I'm so pleased I found this! Super easy instructions and in a really friendly way. I've learned a couple of thing watching, thanks!

@YadiraLopez-mr3in

9 ай бұрын

Make a little deeper research on that brand… it is gross. Mexican government is banning the type of corn the use to make it.

Also, I'm very glad you mentioned the steaming! It's the most important element.

Fantastic video. Never seen your channel before but the no nonsense and fast moving format kept me attentive throughout. Thanks for all the tips!

Masterful presentation and execution. Well done.

I have a tortilla press that I use on occasion. I've made tortillas a few times but not often enough to develop the skill. It's good to have a video on the subject from a content creator I actually trust.

Shaq thank you, I finally had the confidence to go out and make my own corn tortillas and on my second attempt they were already cohesive enough to make into a taco or a sope. And they taste fantastic too.

You’re a true techno, Shaq. I love your instruction. The best I’ve ever heard on making corn tortillas. Thank you very much!!!

I like how articulate you are. Good job!

Dude your videos are and have been for a long time now, fantastic! Thanks for the concise and considerate education, always!

Excellent presentation/delivery skills!

Love love love this easy to follow video. I love tortillas!

So funny I just bought a press to make tortillas for the first time. Thanks for this video, chockfull of good info for noobs like me!

This video is so hecking useful! I've been making fine-I-guess tortillas, but just getting the dough texture right makes the whole process so much less stressful, since the pressed dough rounds don't stick/tear as you handle and cook them. Thank you!

This is the best video I’ve found on this thank you! So much is technique and that’s what I didn’t get from other videos.

After buying a shiney new Victoria 10" press and your video. I finally got everything together and ... you made me look like a pro! Got the dough right, cast iron on a camp stove, only thing was I didn't get as much puff as I wanted. Got the crush and tear right, very good maiden voyage! Thanks!

@juliemarr65

25 күн бұрын

I'm waiting on my new Victoria cast iron press and Maienda to arrive. I'm really looking forward to this😊

I've just found your channel and I'm in love after watching a few videos. So informative! So well done! I've learned a lot already and i feel much more confident about my next attempts at Mexican dishes. Thank you so much! I'll definitely keep watching!

This was incredible. I'm very happy to consider fresh corn tortillas as something I know to make. Something better than neatly any other tortilla I've had from a restaurant, let alone the grocery store. I feel like the only way to make it better is to refine technique and attempt variants. This tortilla press has paid for itself after two sets of tortillas in way of fun and taste. I recommend people take the jump.

I have been doing Mesa for 100 years, and this is the best demo and extremely well done! OLAY!

I have thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for making this highly entertaining, and highly informative 😂💕

Thank you. I love you. We all love you. You’re appreciated.

I’ve been using ready-to-cook corn tortillas, I swear the ancestors put this video in my recommendies to shame me.

@internetshaquille

11 ай бұрын

There's a carniceria next to me that sells balls of pre-made masa. By "ready to cook", do you mean they're also pressed into shape for you?

Thank You for these tips on making homemade corn tortillas. All of these tips are useful and contribute to a nice looking, edible tortillas.

I have never considered making my own corn tortillas but after watching this video I really feel like I can now. Thank you

I’m so glad I found your channel, also the fact you featured Ethan’s channel means I’m watching the right kind of dudes show me how to be a home cook 😎 thank you 🇲🇽

Last week, I watched a video on making corn tortillas. I ordered and awaiting my new Victoria cast iron press and Masienda to arrive. Then just now came upon your video, the best I've seen. Thank you.

I grew up im Mexico, most of the time we make tortillas from scratch but, when we have to use Maseca we NEVER use hot water, my mom used to say that, hot water make the masa "Chiclosa" we always use lukewarm water. I'm still doing that way, my Favorite Brand is King Arthur Organic Masa Harina , the flavor is like Nixtamal.

Shaq is at the absolute top of his game right now. A true KZread goat 🙏🏼

DUDE Im speechless.... THANK YOU for all that you do!!!!

I love your style of explaining

Aloha, I have watched countless videos on tortilla's! I do make great tortillas now but this confirmed my mix. During lockdown I started cooking like crazy and discovered lots of home made ideas. Super video! Mahalo from Maui!

Quick tip for the Tortilla press: If you have a round oven dish made from glass, preferrably with two handles on two sides, use that as an improvised tortilla press. Works like a charm plus you can see the size of your tortilla.

Your recipes are amazing, explained in details 👍

Excellent presentation!

Thankyou so.much for your time.❤🙋‍♀️

Thank you sooooo much !!!

Thank you for this video. I have been struggling a lot with making tortillas.They keep ending up to thick and brittle. I just upgraded my tortilla press from the aluminum that didn't work at all to a cast iron. Now I know that I need to figure out how to get my massa a finer grind and use hot water and more water.

great video, thankyou❤

Omg perfect timing ✨

Excellent video thank you!

Great info. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪.

I gave up making corn tortillas years ago, but this has shown me what was wrong (too moist), so I am going to try again. Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much. Your step of steaming the finished tortilla was the missing element. I never could get them flexible.

LOVE IT!!!!

Super informative and funny- Thanks Dude!

man your videos are some of the best in the cooking sphere of youtube

Great video. Inspired me to make my own tortillas! Thanks!!!

Damn, Shaq. Are you stalking me? I bought masa harina just a few days ago and had been looking at videos from channels like Rick Bayless and Masienda. Good timing.

Excellent video, thanks!

I've been making homemade corn tortillas for over 20 years, but have never figured out how to get the hydration exactly right. Thank you for sharing your expertise in this outstanding video. BTW, masa flour will stay fresh longer if you store it in the freezer. You have a new subscriber.

perfect timing 🙌 I just got a tortilla press and planning tacos pastor next weekend

Finally made this for the first time today. Living in a place that only has store-bought stuff I didn't have much to go on, but your direction and instructions were perfect, especially regarding the wet/dry texture. They turned out incredible! I burnt them a little but that's just knowledge for the next time!

Great job! This was very helpful.

Great job on the descriptor of how much moisture should be in the dough.

This is the only corn I can find in my NE Ohio stores and I have almost bought it several times but was worried it wasn't the correct stuff. This was a very helpful video, I can't wait to try making my own!

I am on KZread all the time, but I really enjoyed this video.

Great video! This should have come with a warning that once you start down the path of homemade tortillas there is no going back to preservative-laden mass produced tortillas. My $0.02 as someone that's spent most of their life near San Antonio: The 50-50 masa-white flour tortillas aren't so much a cheat code or crutch for making corn tortillas as much as they are filling the spectrum between full white flour and full masa tortillas. One of the key features of mixed flour tortillas is that the corn keeps them press-able. Flour tortillas are tasty, but have a tendency to spring back if you try to press them, so you usually have to roll them out. This is a pain when you're trying to whip out 2 dozen tortillas for taco night. I also really like the flavor the masa introduces (though obviously it's not as center stage as the corn-only ones). I like the mixed flour tortillas for breakfast tacos and bean & cheese tacos, and full corn for pretty much everything else-- though I'd encourage everyone to experiment!

@setyourhandlex

11 ай бұрын

Completely agree with there being no going back; the second I got my own press I'd always find an excuse to conjure the extra time it takes to make fresh tortillas when it comes to cooking.

@ogarza3

10 ай бұрын

So buy the game shark, which is the heated tortilla press that par cooks flour tortillas when you press them so they don't shrink back... you can also freeze them par cooked and throw them directly into the comal from frozen for perfectly good flour tortillas from scratch in 30 seconds.

Amazing video! Really! The best I’ve ever seen on the topic. I’m hooked and subscribing. Thank you and please keep the videos coming.

Literally Gods work.

This was the most perfect tortilla video. The ending definitely made me smile lol

Made these tonight for the first time in my life, and man they were awesome! Might add a pinch of salt next time, but the texture and corn flavor were so much better than store bought. Perfect vehicle for Chicken Tinga. Barkley tortilla warmer broken in tonight too, love it!

Thanks man 👊 This made my very first homemade tortilla experience a REALLY goods one 🍻

Love it, nice job, very helpful!

very helpful. thanks❤

Ordered the Apron you are wearing in the video :D ty for the tortilla recipe

Perfect video on making tortillas.

Wow first time watching your video. Very detailed and informative. Thank you!

This is great! I've been very intimidated by making my own corn tortillas. But I recognize how worthwhile it is to master since fresh corn tortillas are soooo dang good, while store-bought are utter garbage.

Really great video. I've made home-made tortillas twice with high-end masa. The first time was excellent and the second time it was disappointing. Obviously I need to know the tricks. Your tips will help a lot.

Gracias, miho! Definitely took the mystery and trepidation out of making homemade tortillas. cheers, mate...

Thank you. Thank you for sharing this information.

@internetshaquille

4 ай бұрын

It’s a pleasure to serve :)

I freaking love nixtamalization

I still remember grinding corn with (for) my great-grandmother by hand some 45 years ago. I feel guilty using store bought dry masa mix but my cheat code is replace the hot water with a dried chile rehydration tea and sprinkle the masa balls with a tiny bit of mineral rich salt before pressing, beautiful and delicious.

@yuhz1m1

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful tips :), thank you. When you used to grind the corn for your great-grandmother, what tool did you use?

After years of making Corn tortillas I have learned that in the cooking of them there needs to be 3 turns. It's on the 3rd turn that your tortilla will puff.

Excellent video. I watched many videos on how to make fresh tortillas about two months ago and just came across this one today. I have altered the ingredients as far as adding different spices but there is nothing like fresh homemade tortillas. Mine actually did fluff up the first time I made them. Wish I could freeze them and reheat or something. I don't have time to make them fresh every morning but that is the only way to eat them. Store bought are okay, but they don't come close to home made. Thanks for the video..

You raise the bar, Shaq! Great video

Thank you for this vid Shaq. I have a partner with celiac disease and when I showed him how flexible corn tortillas can be, it blew his mind. I'm gonna make him some tacos so he can finally enjoy more food.

Homemade tortillas, a pottery artist, AND he’s that pretty!!!!!