Tortilla Press

Covering the bottom third of North America and made up of thirty-one states and one very large capital, Mexico is probably the best neighbor a food-lover could have, when you consider the natural bounty of this rich and varied country, and their power with a tortilla press electric powered.

Mexican cuisine has a wide variety of influences owing to the colonization in the earlier period and later owing to the trade functions between people from various countries and colonies. The Mexican cuisine is thus a resultant of several, diverse culinary influences and hence is a concoction of diverse cooking styles and ingredients in various cultures. In due course of time, the Mexican cuisine experienced a wide range of culinary experiences starting from the Caribbean, the South American, the West African as well as the Portuguese, which led a to the emergence of a highly diverse cooking style which also varied from region to region. The Mexican cuisine also has a minor Filipino influence owing to the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade.

One of the Mexican foods that are quite famous nowadays is the tortillas. The staple food of generations of ordinary Mexicans, tortillas can be made of flour which is more common in the northern region or maize which is the traditional method and still the most common in the southern region. Just like bread in Western countries or rice in Asian countries, it is served alongside with the main dishes.

Traditionally, tortillas are made by hand. But since it takes lots of time, effort and practice, many are now using a tortilla press. There have been several versions of tortilla press such as cast aluminum, Mesquite hardwood which are all available in the market in the last several years. With the advent of technology, a new version has hit the market that is worth consideration. Although we are supporters of the traditional-press-powered-by-humans version, we think that this tortilla press electric has its merits. This electric tortilla press is made of heavy weight die cast aluminum for even heat distribution and can sit on its end for compact storage. To use this gadget you plug it in, place a ball of dough between the plates, press and bake all in one step.

This kind of tortilla press is quite efficient, energy and time-wise. It is perfect for those people who have jam-packed schedules but still wants to have a taste of Mexican cuisine in their everyday lives.