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fishlessman
fishlessman Posts: 34,589
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whats the trick to keeping them rolled up in the fryer, a cant see that using skewers is legit. i think one in four looked right this weekend, the rest looked like fried tacos =) i submerged, less oil?
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  • Griffin
    Griffin Posts: 8,200
    Toothpicks? IDK, I've never really made them myself, but I think I've seen them used before on tv.

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    I've only made them a couple of times and I used toothpicks. Worked ok, but don't forget to remove before serving!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    will try the toothpicks next weekend, just seems im missing something simple. maybe even slightly bake it before frying.  everything seemed to stay in but...
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,710
    caul fat
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    A little YouTubing...

    Heat the tortilla on a griddle first (improves flexibility), then add filling and fold. These restaurant guys use a deep fryer and two baskets. No skewers or toothpicks. Starts at about 2:00...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa7WH9IG3Lg

    Or this one with a flour and water "glue" (9:40)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOWVLQ53vHQ

    Don't know how well either method works... but now I want a chimi!!

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    Canugghead said:
    caul fat
    would have to take a trip to boston or mail order it. is it a more common ingredient in canada
    fukahwee maine

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    Carolina Q said:
    A little YouTubing...

    Heat the tortilla on a griddle first (improves flexibility), then add filling and fold. These restaurant guys use a deep fryer and two baskets. No skewers or toothpicks. Starts at about 2:00...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa7WH9IG3Lg

    Or this one with a flour and water "glue" (9:40)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOWVLQ53vHQ

    Don't know how well either method works... but now I want a chimi!!
    the two baskets looks to be key, i tried holding it down on the bottom with a spatula while squeezing the sides with tongs, no bueno =)  the second method looks more doable with a half level of oil and a flip.  maybe chicken this weekend
    fukahwee maine

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,710
    @fishlessman Not common here in GWN either. Brings back childhood memory ... casing-less shrimp sausage patties wrapped in caul fat and deep fried, to die for!
    canuckland
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,589
    Canugghead said:
    @fishlessman Not common here in GWN either. Brings back childhood memory ... casing-less shrimp sausage patties wrapped in caul fat and deep fried, to die for!
    that would cure the seafood sausage problem of getting the casing to look right before over cooking the seafood stuffing. i need to try that and maybe some beurre blanc sauce. have not gotten that down yet
    fukahwee maine

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