hahabogus wrote:
> Arri London > wrote in
> :
>
>>
>>
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>> Jed <Jed >> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I use a pair of the old fashioned small metal tongs to hold down
>>>> the edges of the tortillas until they seal in the hot oil. It
>>>> takes a bit of work and you don't prevent all the oil from
>>>> entering the interior but with a bit of practice you improve.
>>>> Other than a purpose built device, ou are going to be improvising.
>>>> Dry tortillas don't seal willingly.
>>>
>>> I was thinking of using the rim of a metal bowl slightly smaller
>>> than a tortilla and placing that around the edges of two folded
>>> tortillas at a time. I do seem to reacll that they did stick
>>> together eventually, but with some frustration a couple a of times.
>>> Maybe that's where the 'dry' factor you mentioned came into play.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the inspiration :-) I really don't want to use egg or
>>> cornstarch.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>>
>> You could also try one of those larger-size dumpling presses (like
>> for for pot-stickers). Place the (softened) tortilla on the inside
>> of the press, fill and squeeze it shut. Maybe wet the edges with a
>> little water first.
>>
>
> Aren't there teeny roller gizmos for this? Put in the filling, moisten
> the dough and use the roller gizmo to pinch it closed.
>
> --
I think so, but the problem here is 'corn' tortillas. It doesn't seem like
the corn tortillas would respond to any sort of pinching to keep it
together.
Janet