Tortillas can be eaten fresh just after cooked, or you can consume them later by heating them up. Whether homemade or shop-bought, this delicious food remains fresh and enjoyable for many days. But you need to know the best ways to heat it when you make up your mind to eat this.
Surprisingly, heating this food is quite easy, but the right way to do this will make your work quick and also prevent spoiling of the food. You may burn and make it tough with a lack of proper skill to heat. So, here you have several ways to heat up tortillas that will make your task easy and quick:
Ways To Heat Tortillas
The heating process of tortillas may differ from place to place and from person to person. Well, you may be following the traditional ways too as per your ease and access to materials. Let me tell you that with the best ways to heat up, you can make this process convenient and quick saving time as well as effort.
Not only that, but you can also retain the original taste and texture of this food if you know about the right heating skills. There are many modern and effective options are there which can make this task easy.
Anyway, it is also equally important that you choose the method as per your access to the equipment and as per your taste preference.
1. Oven Method
The oven method is the best way to heat up your tortillas. No matter how much the quantity, this method fits perfectly, and the work is done in a few simple steps. Whether you are a regular kitchen person or entering into cooking as a fresher, this method suits everyone.
Surprisingly, this method adds no changes to your original food. By heating tortillas in the oven, there will be no change in taste or texture. You can still enjoy the natural taste of this food.
You can use this method by following the instructions below:
Instructions
First of all, set your oven to 350°F (175°C) which is the perfect temperature to just heat the dish.
After that, assemble the tortillas and wrap them in aluminum foil. If the quantities are large, then you can divide them into smaller groups and wrap them separately.
Now, put the wrapped tortillas in the oven or baking sheet. However, you need to keep in mind that you are not overcrowding the baking sheet.
Then, keep the baking sheet in the oven and let it heat properly for about 10-15 minutes.
After that, you should remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
Finally, your tortillas are heated up, you can enjoy them with sauce, curry, or either side dishes.
With these few simple steps, you will be able to heat up your tortilla bliss in the oven. Whether you are heating the shop-bought tortillas or homemade leftovers, this method fits every food.
Heating tortillas on the stove is the most common and easy way that can be achieved in a few simple steps. While heating the food on the stove, there will be no change in taste nor the texture will be affected. You can still enjoy the same original taste, however, you need to know some skills in doing so.
If you lack proper skill, then there is a high chance you lose the original flavor and you may burn the food. So, here are all the necessary steps you need to follow to heat up tortillas on the stove:
Instructions
First of all, place the dry skillet or pan on the stove and let it continue with medium-high heat. Wait for another 2 minutes, until the pan is properly hot for heating up the tortillas.
After that, you should put the tortillas directly into the hot pan. If you have many quantities, you can put them turn by turn.
For the best result, you should heat this food for about 30 seconds on each side until you see a light brown color and puffiness.
Now, it's time to flip it and heat the other side for about 15 seconds.
Finally, you have heated up your tortilla without any burns or damage. You can remove it from the pan and keep it on a serving plate. Also, you should continue the process with the remaining tortillas.
The microwave method of cooking converts electromagnetic energy into thermal energy thereby creating a brilliant taste. You can use this method to heat up your tortillas as well. This will make no difference in the original taste rather it can give you a perfect result.
You can heat the leftover tortillas with some useful steps and tips that also prevent you from spoiling them. However, you may require some extra tools and effort to follow this method.
Instructions:
To heat up tortillas in the microwave, you need to dampen the paper towel first. You can also use a clean cloth.
After that, you should collect the tortillas available to you and wrap them with dampened paper or cloth. If you have a huge quantity, then you can portion them into smaller parts. If you don't want to wrap them just keep them without covering them.
Then, you should keep all the wrapped food (uncovered also) on the microwave-safe plate.
You can microwave them for about 30 sections to 1 minute. Also, the quantity you have and the power of your microwave play a major role here. So, give time as per the quantity and microwave's power.
After that, you should remove the tortillas from the microwave with much care and unwrap them. Now, let them cool for a minute and serve. It is best to serve them hot and you can also pair them with your favorite sauce or side dishes.
Steaming is probably the most easy and quick method for heating up your tortillas. With this method, you can achieve the best result in a few simple steps without requiring much tools and effort. Since it is an easy method, anyone with no knowledge of cooking can do this with proper guidance and instructions.
Also, this method will help retain the original taste of this food, however, you may feel little moisture on the texture if the seaming time remains long. Here are the right instructions you need for steaming this food:
Instructions
First of all, you need to prepare the steamer. You should set up a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water. Also, keep in mind the water level remains below the basket. This avoids direct contact with the tortillas.
To prevent your food from moisture, you should wrap them properly with a paper towel.
Now, you need to place the wrapped foods in the steamer. Assemble all the wrapped tortillas and put them one by one in the steamer. Also, it is better to avoid overcrowding.
Then, you should cover the pot and let it steam the tortillas for 1 to 2 minutes. You can also check whether the food is warm and pliable. If you feel the food needs more steaming, then it is better to let them steam for another minute.
Once the food is properly heated, you should remove it from the steamer and serve it the best way you can. I suggest you enjoy steamed tortillas right after heating.
You must be surprised with the method of heating up tortillas in a slow cooker. Well, this is an effective technique to warm this food though it is not among the most preferred methods to do so. You can freely use this method for the warm and soft tortillas, however knowing the right steps definitely helps you achieve this goal fast.
Unlike other methods, you don't need expensive and heavy equipment to heat your food in this method.
Instructions:
First of all, you should collect the tortillas you want to heat.
After that, you need to place your food on to clean kitchen towel or parchment paper. The sole purpose of doing this is to prevent the food from moisture while warming them.
Now, it's time to place all the wrapped tortillas inside the slow cooker. However, you need to make sure you do not overcrowd the cooker. If you have a large quantity of food then you can layer them and cook separately.
As we are not cooking and just heating up the food, it is necessary to set a low temperature in the slow cooker. If you have an option of warming in the slow cooker, then it works best, you should go for that.
Then, you need to let the tortillas warm in the slow cooker for about 1-2 hours. By doing this, you will get a great result with a soft and warm texture.
After that, you should gently remove the food from the slow cooker and enjoy the hot and soft. If you are planning to consume them for a day long, then you can still keep them in a slow cooker setting the warm option.
No matter whether you heat shop-bought tortillas or homemade leftovers, you need to consider some of the tips for the best results. Here are the tips you need to know, have a look:
1. It is better to heat your tortillas until they are hot and soft. Unfortunately, overheating can lead to toughness and brittleness especially when you use the oven and microwave method.
2. It is always advised to heat the food in small batches as this helps in even cooking with proper warmth on each side. Using large batches may lead to uneven cooking spoiling both taste and texture.
3. You should cover the tortillas with a kitchen towel or foil just after heating so that there will be a retention of moisture and warmth. Also, it prevents food from drying out.
4. While heating this food in a pan or skillet, it is necessary to flip each tortilla so that there will be proper warmth on each side. Also, you should be careful about the burning and drying out of the food.
5. Most importantly, you should decide the portion you need to consume immediately. If you heat many tortillas at a time and use few, it can degrade the taste being heated multiple times. So, avoid making that mistake.
6. It's better to heat them in low heat so that you can reduce the risk of burning or making them over-crispy.
7. While using a skillet, griddle, or oven, you should make arrangements that these tools are preheated before placing the tortillas on them. By doing this you make sure the food heats quickly and evenly.
Serving Ways
Once you have heated the tortillas following your favorite method, you can enjoy the plain or by pairing with other dishes. Here are some of the pairing suggestions, have a look:
You can enjoy the heated tortillas as tacos. Just by adding your favorite proteins (beef, chicken, fish, or beans) and toppings such as salsa, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream to tortillas, you can enjoy these delicious tacos. Thsi can be a perfect food for your special occasion too.
2. Tortilla Soup
Does tortilla soup sound weird to you? If yes, then it will be no longer weird if you try a yummy soup made from it. For that, you need to cut heated tortillas into strips and use them as a topping for tortilla soup. This adds a crunchy texture to your dish which you prefer to repeat again and again.
3. Breakfast
If you add scrambled eggs, cheese, and breakfast meats to the heated tortillas then it will complete your breakfast meal. This will be a brilliant twist on your boring breakfast. Just try this once.
4. Pizza base
Interestingly, you can use this food as a pizza toppings as well. Just top the small pieces of this food along with sauce, cheese, and other favorite toppings, then bake it until the cheese melts. You will be mesmerized by the flavor.
