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    You are here: Home / Tortillas / How to Roll a Corn Tortilla

    How to Roll a Corn Tortilla

    Douglas Cullen, This blog generates income via ads and affiliate links which earn us a small commission.

    Roll Like a Pro

    In Mexico everyone seems to be born with the ability to perfectly roll a corn tortilla. Try it, but be warned. It’s more difficult than it looks. Follow the steps in the photos and see how you do.

    Rolled Corn Tortilla
    Perfectly Rolled Corn Tortilla

    “A Salt Taco”

    A hot, fresh corn tortilla sprinkled with salt and then rolled into a tight tube is a common snack. There’s even a name for it which is taquito de sal, in English a “little salt taco.” Try this. You will be surprised by how delicious it is.

    How to Roll

    A tortilla must be warm to roll it. Tortillas fresh from the tortillería are best. If your tortillas are cold warm them in a pan or on a griddle or heat them for about 20 seconds in the microwave. If your tortilla cracks it is because the tortilla is too cold or it is stale. Flour tortillas don’t work well for rolling.

    Fresh Corn Tortillas
    Start with warm fresh corn tortillas. This is the key to a great roll.
    Corn Tortilla in Hand
    Place the tortilla over your palm and fingertips.
    Rolling a Corn Tortilla
    With your fingertips lift the back edge of the tortilla.
    Hand Rolling a Corn Tortilla
    In one motion push your hand forward to roll the tortilla.

    That all there is to it. How did you do?

    If you have never tried to roll a tortilla, I can almost guarantee that you won’t do it all that well on your first few attempts. After that, you will be a pro. Like any skill it takes practice.

    Provecho!

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    1. Sand says

      May 23, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      This was very helpful. Thank you.

      Reply
    2. Michael A Spencer says

      October 23, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      My Tio taught me to take your right palm at your left fingertips and roll towards you in one quick motion. Tight as a drumhead!

      Reply
    3. Jose A Beaner says

      October 13, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Why? Are you going to slurp the fillings like a milkshake?
      Mexicans are weirdo.

      Reply

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