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Fried Tortilla Chips

Courses: Snacks, Starters and appetizers
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Corn tortillas - (16 oz ea)
3/4 cup 177mlOil
  Coarse salt - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Cut tortillas into 8 wedges each. Pour oil 1/8-inch deep in heavy 10-inch skillet and heat over medium-low heat. When hot, add single layer of tortilla wedges and fry until browned on 1 side, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt while frying. Turn tortillas and brown second side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all tortilla wedges are browned. Store in paper bag.

This recipe yields 12 servings.

Each serving: 400 calories; 213 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 21 grams fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams protein; 0 fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 06-25-2000

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