The Food Thread

dankind

rgambs said:

We have an abundance of Guatemalan immigrants in Ohio, though their cuisine hasn't gone mainstream.  I think she's talking about store bought, home prepared corn tortillas, in which case the secret is to steam them up.  They are practically inedible unless you steam, deep fry, or pan sear them.  

Just 10-20 seconds of heat per side should do the trick. No need for steam if they're well-made tortillas.

When I moved to NYC, it took me nearly a year to find decent tortillas for home, and it was quite a hike to get them each time but worth it.

It's a damn shame what passes for tortillas in the northeast US.

Get_Right

dankind said:

rgambs said:

We have an abundance of Guatemalan immigrants in Ohio, though their cuisine hasn't gone mainstream.  I think she's talking about store bought, home prepared corn tortillas, in which case the secret is to steam them up.  They are practically inedible unless you steam, deep fry, or pan sear them.  

Just 10-20 seconds of heat per side should do the trick. No need for steam if they're well-made tortillas.

When I moved to NYC, it took me nearly a year to find decent tortillas for home, and it was quite a hike to get them each time but worth it.

It's a damn shame what passes for tortillas in the northeast US.

You are 100% correct. Its getting better though. 

Get_Right

tempo_n_groove said:

Get_Right said:

bbiggs said:

Get_Right said:

At least 5 ingredients and what looks like wheat tortillas. Still a taco tempo?

And you are correct...wheat tortillas.  This is actually a funny follow up to the recent taco debates.  In reality, it could be argued these are not even tacos.  Damn tasty, but not tacos in a traditional sense. 

Ha, I was stirring the pot a bit.  Put it in a tortilla and fold it in half - its a taco. Even if you put ketchup on it

hahaha, woof!

rgambs

I've been meaning to grabagrab abagof maseca and make my own for years, but never got around to it .

deadendp

dankind said:

deadendp said:

I'm a food failure. I had chicken salad made with Miracle Whip in a tortilla wrap yesterday. It was delicious!

We don't like corn tortillas. Maybe I have missed something. They are like eating raw, flattened and dried flavorless polenta. (Or mush if you are DK.) Oh, and they crack and fall apart. 

This sounds to me like you have a population of zero Mexicans in Ohio. Corn tortillas should taste and feel like warm comfort. They should not crack, but if your fillings are juicy enough, they’ll seep through a single tortilla, which is why it’s always good to have a second one. 

And don’t eat tacos with corn tortillas doubled up! That’s totally wrong! You get way too much tortilla and not enough fixins that way. The second tortilla is for catching/sopping up the fillings that leaked out of the first tortilla. 

In my corner of OH, there is not a large population of Mexican folks. Nepalese, Italian, German, Lebanese, Russian and African American, but not a lot of Mexican. 

And I acknowledge gambs' theory of store bought. I may very well make them wrong. 

DK, There will be no doubling up. It would seem like too much tortilla. If I'm not liking them now, no way in hell I'm eating two together for a better hold. 

tempo_n_groove

dankind said:

rgambs said:

We have an abundance of Guatemalan immigrants in Ohio, though their cuisine hasn't gone mainstream.  I think she's talking about store bought, home prepared corn tortillas, in which case the secret is to steam them up.  They are practically inedible unless you steam, deep fry, or pan sear them.  

Just 10-20 seconds of heat per side should do the trick. No need for steam if they're well-made tortillas.

When I moved to NYC, it took me nearly a year to find decent tortillas for home, and it was quite a hike to get them each time but worth it.

It's a damn shame what passes for tortillas in the northeast US.

You can throw them in the microwave too.  I learned that from the Mexicans I used to work with.

There is zero things wrong w using 2 tortillas...

GlowGirl

Turkey chili bubbling on the stovetop. 

deadendp

MF117973 said:

Turkey chili bubbling on the stovetop. 

Yes, please. 

Fifthelement

Beef & bean burritos tonight.  Yum!

GlowGirl

Fifthelement said:

Beef & bean burritos tonight.  Yum!

Yum!! We have had a Mexican theme going for the last few days with all the taco debates. 

Fifthelement

Yep, that’s what inspired me.  Had originally planned on tacos, but changed my mind at the last minute.

Cliffy6745

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. Be nice to your sales reps! Half a dozen 1.5 pound lobster 

eddiec

Cliffy6745 said:

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. Be nice to your sales reps! Half a dozen 1.5 pound lobster 

Oh yeah.

GlowGirl

Cliffy6745 said:

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. Be nice to your sales reps! Half a dozen 1.5 pound lobster 

Enjoy those crustaceans. Are you melting up the butter?

Fifthelement

Cliffy6745 said:

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. Be nice to your sales reps! Half a dozen 1.5 pound lobster 

Mmmm, that brings back fond memories of my youth.  Enjoy!

F Me In The Brain

I can take apart a lobster like I can do few other things. 

How do you cook 'em?

What is your favorite part?

tempo_n_groove

Cliffy6745 said:

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times. Be nice to your sales reps! Half a dozen 1.5 pound lobster 

An expensive way to eat butter.

Get_Right

Sea bugs are cheap. Now what? Maybe tacos :}

hedonist

I like lobster but more than a couple bites? Too rich for me. 

Gimme a good bisque though, and I’m yours for life. 

dankind

hedonist said:

I like lobster but more than a couple bites? Too rich for me. 

Gimme a good bisque though, and I’m yours for life.