Side dishe for 12

Homemade Tostada Shells

Name: Homemade Tostada Shells
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 corn tortillas; 1 cup lard or oil; 4 cups water; 1 lime; 1 tbsp salt

Corn tortillas fry in hot oil until crisp, creating sturdy shells for toppings or dipping.

$0.35per serving $

10 minstart to table

12servings

Mexican Dairy-free Budget Side dishes

Ingredients

12 corn tortillas
1 cup lard or oil
4 cups water
1 lime
1 tbsp salt

Steps

Heat 1 cup lard or cooking oil to 350 F in a 10-inch skillet.
Fry the corn tortillas in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side, pressing them flat as they cook.
Remove the tortillas when crisp and golden, then drain the excess oil.
Sprinkle the hot shells with salt and let them cool until firm.