Recipe Talk

i'm looking for a recipe for a mexican snack called churritos. they are made of corn and are deep fried. served with lime and chili.

Churritos, a corn stick seasoned with chili and lime;

Churritos

Ingredients

4 small wheat flour tortillas

1 cup vegetable oil for frying

cinnamon to taste 1/2 cup sugar

Cut the tortillas into quarters. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.

Carefully place the tortillas in the pan. Be careful! The oil is very hot. It could cplatter on your hands and arms and cause painful burns. Ask an adult to help and watch you.

Fry the tortillas until they are golden on both sides. Place cooked tortillas on paper towels. Repeat until all tortillas are fried.

Sprinkle the tortillas with cinnamon and sugar. Serve while still hot!

Leave sugar off and serve as a snack.

** Serve with chili, salsa and limes.

Hello, I know exactly what you mean, I lived in Mexico for many years and this snack is very common. But I don"t know of anyone making their own. It" like asking someone for the recipe for Fritos or Cheetos. People simply don"t make them.They are made from "masa" which is the corn meal that is used to make tortillas and tamales. You season it by adding salt, a little chile powder, baking powder, and baking soda. But I don"t know the exact measurements. It needs a perfect balance of the last two in order to be puffy and crunchy at the same time. I will be going to Mexico about the middle of August. I will ask around and if it is possible to get the recipe, I will post it. Otherwise, If I can get them here In San Diego or when going to Tijuana I can get them for you. To make these you will probably need to use a pasta machine to make the thick, 2 inch long spaguetti size "churritos", then fry them in hot oil. Would you be interested in getting them in the mail?