How to Make Tostadas That Aren't Fried from Masienda

"Single-ingredient tostadas are a favorite snack in Central America. Refried beans, any kind of salsa, guacamole (or guacamole), ceviches, and escabeches can all be used to top them. Or you can build a salad on top of a tostada, sprinkle it with cheese, and call it a meal! Just keep in mind that the heavier the filling, the sturdier the tostada must be."

- Sandra A. Gutierrez

Thanks for joining us in the kitchen. We're going to answer the question, 'What are tostadas?' as well as learn how to make tostadas using corn tortillas from masa harina.

These are healthy tostadas and we're all about it. Grab a free printable recipe with pics at the bottom and make them at home with your family.

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Latinísimo contains recipes for fried and baked tostadas. The fried version are ready in under a minute. Something to keep in mind if you're pressed for time.

How to Make Tostadas

Ingredients

• corn tortillas

Equipment

• carbon steel griddle or comal
• plate or serving tray - we use a baking slab for family-style meals so the kids can help themselves and assemble their favorite tostada combos

1. Grab Your Corn Tortillas

Wash your hands with soap and water.

If you're starting with tortillas, you can turn the griddle on low.

If starting with masa harina - turn griddle on medium-low and check out how to make corn tortillas.

2. Place Tortillas on the Griddle

Place the tortillas on the griddle. Spread them out. If you're in the process of making tortillas on the griddle, you're in luck. Just leave them on the griddle and turn the heat to low to gradually remove the moisture from the tortillas.

In the picture above, the blue tortilla has just been placed on the griddle, while the multi-colored tortilla is almost a tostada.

3. Flip Them Over Occasionally

To gradually dry the tortillas and toast them, you'll want to flip them over occasionally. You can use your fingers or a spatula if needed.

4. Place Them on a Plate or Serving Tray for Assembly

After 15-20 minutes, your tortillas should be transformed into crispy tostadas with the feel of a cracker or chip. Transfer the tostadas to a plate or serving tray.

Repeat the process with all of the tortillas. Turn off the stove when finished.

From there, you can top them with your favorite tostada toppings.

Free How to Make Tostadas Tutorial for Pre-Readers and Up

Grab your free printable recipe cards above. Kids can gather ingredients using the ingredient list, gather their equipment with the tools list, and prepare the meal using the step-by-step recipe cards, with assistance as needed.

The cards are easy to use, include pictures, and encourage confidence and independence in the kitchen. They also make an excellent addition to your Montessori continent box for North America.

Free Food & Equipment Spanish - English Language Cards

Grab your free food and equipment Spanish - English Language Cards, complete with a sorting activity.

Kids can sort the cards into rows or columns using the heading cards: food and equipment. The colors of the cards provide a control of error so that kids can self-correct when completing this work independently.

These sorting cards also make excellent three-part cards for introducing new vocabulary. To use these as 3-part cards, simply print two copies of the printable and then cut the labels off the cards on one of the copies. Children can match the picture and then match the label as they show readiness.