Masa Tot

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 10 ounces corn tortillas 
• 2 tablespoons jalapeños minced
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup onions diced
• 2 quarts vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
• 1  eggs whole
• 0.5 cup milk whole

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan
• mixing bowl
• wire rack
• ice cream scoop
• dutch oven

Directions

1. *Cook's Note: If using a Good Eats tortilla recipe, decrease milk to 1/3 cup.
2. Tear the tortillas into small pieces and place in a food processor.
3. Add the milk, egg, salt and pepper. Process until a chunky paste forms and you are able to squeeze a ball together in your hand, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, as needed.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the onions and jalapenos. Set aside.
5. Place the oil into a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven and heat to 365 to 375 degrees F.
6. Roll the dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls or scoop with a small, 2-teaspoon ice cream scoop. Fry 6 to 8 at a time in the oil until crisp and golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Transfer to a cooling rack set over a sheet pan and allow to cool 1 to 2 minutes before serving.