Tortilla Chip Sombrero

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A giant, wearable sombrero made from a single continuous tortilla chip, just like in Despicable Me 2. The brim is filled with a fresh, chunky guacamole, making it the ultimate party snack and fashion accessory in one.

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Cooking Time
About 3-4 hours
Difficulty
hard
Servings
1 giant hat (serves a party)

🍳 Cooking Flow

Prepare a dough with masa harina, flour, lard, and water; chill for 1 hour. → Laminate and divide the dough, then carefully shape it into a sombrero using a cake pan and an inverted bowl as a mold. → Bake the sombrero to dry it out, then ladle-fry it with hot oil until golden and crispy. → Make the guacamole by mashing avocados with lime juice, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and seasonings. → Fill the brim of the cooled sombrero with guacamole, wear it, and enjoy by breaking off pieces to dip.

Cooking Steps

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Ingredients List

Masa harina:10 oz
All-purpose flour:10 oz
Kosher salt:2 tbsp, plus more for seasoning
Lard, cubed:5 oz
Boiling water:8-12 oz
Large ripe Hass avocados:4
Limes, juiced:3
Small red onion, finely chopped:1
Small jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed):1
Large garlic cloves, finely chopped:3
Ground cumin:1/2 tsp
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped:1 bunch
Freshly ground black pepper:To taste
Frying oil:As needed

Important Notes

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This is an advanced recipe that requires patience, especially during the shaping process. Don't be discouraged by imperfections.

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The dough consistency is crucial. It should be pliable like Play-Doh, not too wet or too crumbly.

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Laminating the dough by repeatedly rolling and folding is essential to create a strong chip that can support its own weight and the guacamole.

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Be extremely careful when working with hot oil. Ladle slowly and wear protective gloves if possible.

📺Channel:Binging with Babish
👀Views:24,753,588
👍Likes:667,004
📅Published:5/4/2021

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