Basic Corn Tostadas and Tostaditas

Name: Basic Corn Tostadas and Tostaditas
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: Kosher salt; Canola or vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Canola or vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 pound (455 g) store-bought fresh masa for tortillas or Basic Masa from Masa Harina

Preparation info

Makes
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Convivir

By Rogelio Garcia

Published 2024

About

Tostadas are flat, crisp tortillas. Tostaditas are mini versions of tostadas, perfect for appetizers. Top tostadas with any of my ceviche recipes. Use the tostaditas for Caviar Tostaditas with Mexican Chorizo and Potato.

Ingredients

1 pound (455 g) store-bought fresh masa for tortillas or Basic Masa from Masa Harina

Americas
Mexico
Starter
Central America
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

For tostadas, divide the masa into 2-ounce (55-g) portions and shape into balls. For tostaditas, divide the masa into 1-ounce (28-g) portions and shape into balls.

Follow the directions for pressing and cooking Homemade Tortillas, cooking the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side. Set aside.

Pour the oil to a depth of about 2 inches (5 cm