Puffy Tacos

Recipe courtesy Diana Barrios

Show: FoodNation With Bobby FlayEpisode: Lancaster County

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
--
Yield:
14 tacos

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Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

3 cups corn tortilla mix
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 1/4 cups warm water

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. When the dough is consistent begin rolling dough balls about the size of a ping pong ball. Using a tortilla press that is lined in a thick plastic, press out the dough. You use the plastic (it can be a ziploc bag that has been cut) so that the dough does not stick to the tortilla press. Meanwhile have a deep pot filled with cooking oil approximately 2 inches high and heated to 250 degrees. Drop the flat tortilla in the hot oil and using a metal spatula repeatedly douse with the oil. You will see that it will begin to puff up. Flip it over and using the spatula make an indention in the middle of the tortilla to forma taco shape. Remove from oil and allow to drain. Fill with ground meat, shredded chicken, guacamole, bean and cheese or your favorite filling. Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.

Caution; Be very careful when making these. Make sure there is proper ventilation and do not allow the oil to get too hot. Also, if you can't get your hands on a tortilla press then use a clean counter. You will still need the plastic so that the dough does not stick to the counter. Place your dough ball on the plastic and cover with more plastic and then using something heavy to press it out.

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recipe Puffy Tacos
Karen Elizabethton, TN 03-01-2009
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Love them!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The best tocos. My family doesn't want them any other way now. Thank you so much for sharing. We are planning a vacation... in San Antonio and can't wait to have the orginal. Read more
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Anonymous 05-07-2008
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Yum!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

DELICIOUS! Chewy, crispy, yum. I tried to follow the chicken based on tv show - turned out delicious. THANK YOU FOR... SHARING!!Read more
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Anonymous 04-07-2008
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What ? No chicken recipe?
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

She uses premade masa but gives the recipe for masa that Bobby used? what gives? why bother posting it when you cant get the... whole recipe.... that's not sharing..... I'll make Bobby's instead! thanks for nothingRead more
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Anonymous 07-22-2004
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Delicioso!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Diana Barrios of Los Barrios restaurant in San Antonio always creates (and shares!) awesome recipes. Puffy tacos are one of... my favorites.Read more