Norpro Taco Press
by Norpro
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Category: Kitchen
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: NorproBrand: Norpro
Model: 1061
Product features:
- Use to mold tortillas into crisp, fried taco shells
- Mold measures 4-1/4 inches in diameter
- L-shaped handle rests on fryer rim to protect hand from hot oil
- Made of stainless steel, with stay-cool rubberized plastic handle grips
- Dishwasher-safe
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Norpro Taco Press
Customer Review: Well-made and it works
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this was really a goofy purchase, I mean it just looks like a gadget, but when I tried it in a DEEP saucepan of 350 degree peanut oil it worked GREAT!
The size is right for the really small tortillas you can find at a tortilleria (WORTH THE TRIP BTW) but works with regular (US) corn (maize) tortillas. Obviously if your tortillas are cold (as in refrigerated) or stale (hello) they'll crack if you bend them too hard all at once. Try just holding them in the taco maker and lowering them into the oil. It'll soften in no time.
I found that about twenty or twenty-five seconds was ideal. I tried one for a full minute and it was crunchy, good for chips but not what I want in a taco shell. You do want to use a deep saucepan so you can cook the entire tortilla/shell in a single pass. You want some headroom at the top so that when the water escapes the tortilla as steam that you're not caught in the angry bubbling. A Progressive International Stainless Steel Splatter Screen works well here -- all the steam is also carrying microscopic bits of oil, which will eventually settle in your kitchen.
Really the best homemade taco shells I've ever tasted. Much easier than artistically creating each taco shell with simple tongs and a pan of hot oil. It looks like a gadget, but it really works well!
1. Use good oil (peanut oil is a good choice, expensive but worth it)
2. Get the oil hot (use a probe thermometer like Taylor Digital Cooking Thermometer/Timer)
3. If there's a tortilleria anywhere near you, check it out. The difference in flavor between supermarket tortillas and fresh (as in still warm) tortillas is day and night.
Description of Norpro Taco Press
Product Features Use to mold tortillas into crisp, fried taco shells Mold measures 4-1/4 inches in diameter L-shaped handle rests on fryer rim to protect hand from hot oil Made of stainless steel, with stay-cool rubberized plastic handle grips Dishwasher-safe Amazon.com Review This is the essential tool for molding tortillas into crisp, fried taco shells. Simply place a small tortilla into the mold (it measures 4-1/2 inches in diameter) and squeeze the handle to press the tortilla into a U shape. Plunge the press into hot oil, and the tortilla fries into a crisp taco shell suitable for filling with ground meat or picadillo, grated cheese, lettuce, and salsa. The stainless-steel press measures 13 inches overall, and the handle forms an L shape so it can rest on the fryer's rim and protect your hand from hot, splattering oil. Rubberized plastic covers the handle grips so they stay cool. The press is dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack Product Description Taco Press - 13" - Press tacos into perfect shape, with ease.This is the essential tool for molding tortillas into crisp, fried taco shells. Simply place a small tortilla into the mold (it measures 4-1/2 inches in diameter) and squeeze the handle to press the tortilla into a U shape. Plunge the press into hot oil, and the tortilla fries into a crisp taco shell suitable for filling with ground meat or picadillo, grated cheese, lettuce, and salsa. The stainless-steel press measures 13 inches overall, and the handle forms an L shape so it can rest on the fryer's rim and protect your hand from hot, splattering oil. Rubberized plastic covers the handle grips so they stay cool. The press is dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack
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