Tortilla chips
Fried or baked corn tortillas cut into triangles and salted. The classic vehicle for guacamole, salsa, and queso dip. Thin chips scoop better; thick chips hold up under heavy toppings.
Used for
- guacamole
- salsa
- nachos
- queso dip
- snacking
In the kitchen
- Dip.
- Layer.
- Crush.
Picking it at the store
- Restaurant-style thin chips are best for dipping; thicker chips are better for loaded nachos.
- Check the ingredients. The best tortilla chips have three: corn, oil, salt.
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