Tortilla Chips

From 'Comida Mexicana' by Rosa Cienfuegos
 
Tortilla Chips Europe's largest tortill chip making factory produces 730 tonnes of tortilla chips every week! Whilst this recipe only makes 500g, with the UK eating 7 bags of tortilla chips every second, it might be easier to make your own!

Ingredients  
Recipe
  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over a medium-high heat to 180°C.
  2. Cut the tortillas into 8 rough triangles then, working in batches, add the tortilla triangles to the hot oil and fry them for 3 minutes, turning them over until crisp and lightly golden.
  3. Remove the tortillas using a slotted spoon and transfer to a large plate lined with paper towels to drain. Season with salt, to taste.
  4. Serve the chips with your favourite dips!