Chef Ron’s Tri-Color Nacho Chips

Friday, April 2nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm

The Executive Chef la Alta Cucina Video-recipe Series: Episode 1-C: Tri Color Nacho Chips! Recipe: 3 Red (tomato) Flour tortillas (12 inch) 3 Green (spinach) Flour Tortillas (12 inch) 3 Brown (Wheat or Hole Grain) Flour Tortillas (10 inch) 2 Quart or more Soybean Oil or Vegetable Oil 2 tsp cajun Spice (see www.theexecutivechefcatering.com/recipes/cajunspice) 2 tsp Fine Grated best available hard Italian cheese (Parmagiano or Romano) Saly and Pepper Grinders HARDWARE Paper towels to drain Good, Heavy Bottom 6 qt (minimum) Pot Strainer to fit Large sheet pan Large bowl Thermocouple or Meat Thermometor (to 350 degrees) PROCESS heat oil to 350 degrees in heavy pot… BE CAREFUL cut Tortillas into chip-sized wedges Fan Nachos into bowl, separetely (by color) CAREFULLY add chips to oil, agitate with strainer, then push into oil with strainer when chips are crisp thru (45 seconds to 90 seconds.. watch ‘em!) remove from oil with strainer onto papertowel-covered pan to drain repeat for each color place still warm nachos into large bowl, separate by color, and toss with seasonings to taste Yield 4-6 cups Can be served immediately- or cool and store in zippered food bags Store Bagged at room temp (70 F) for up to 7 days Chef Ron’s Fresh Tri-Color Nacho Chips. Watch as Chef Ron demonstrates step by step procedures of how to make this wonderful four season treat!