Masa Tot

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 10 ounces corn tortillas, approximately 20
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 whole egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons minced jalapenos
• peanut oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 *cook's note: if using a good eats tortilla recipe, decrease milk to 1/3 cup.
• 2 tear the tortillas into small pieces and place in a food processor. add the milk, egg, salt and pepper. process until a chunky paste forms and you are able to squeeze a ball together in your hand, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed. transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the onions and jalapenos. set aside.
• 3 place the oil into a 5-quart pot or dutch oven and heat to 365 to 375 degrees f.
• 4 roll the dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls or scoop with a small, 2-teaspoon ice cream scoop. fry 6 to 8 at a time in the oil until crisp and golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. transfer to a cooling rack set over a sheet pan and allow to cool 1 to 2 minutes before serving.