Corriander Lime Tortilla Chips
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Masa Harina (may substitute a fine corn meal or corn flour)
- 1 to 2 Cup Hot Water
- 2 Tbsp Lime Juice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp ground Cumin (optional)
- 1/4 tsp Ground Coriander (optional)
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)
- Oil for Frying
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dissolve the salt in hot water, mix well. Put the Masa Harina or corn flour in a mixing bowl. Mix in the spices and cilantro. Stir in the lime juice (if using). Add in some of the water and mix until a dough forms. Keep adding water until it is not crumbly. If it gets too wet, add more flour. If too dry, add more water. When the dough is right, cover with a wet towel and/or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Divide the dough evenly into 16 balls. Roll them into the ball shape and press in a parchment or wax paper lined tortilla press. If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin or your hands. You want the dough as thin as possible.
- Cook the tortillas on a griddle or pan for about a minute per side. Then Cut them into triangles.
- Heat a neutral oil in a deep pan and fry the tortilla chips until crisp. Dry on paper towels. Allow to cool, and then serve.
Notes
We have added Cumin, coriander, and cilantro to add a little flavor and zing. You can omit the extra spices and make a simple tortilla with just flour, water, and salt.
We fry these chips. But, you could brush with oil and bake or air fry them too. They won't have the same crunch. But, they will still be good.