tortilla
/tɔ:'ti:ljɑ:/
Definition
Noun: 1. A thin, round, unleavened flatbread: A tortilla is a staple food, traditionally made from finely ground cornmeal (masa) or wheat flour, water, and sometimes salt. It is cooked on a hot griddle or comal. Corn tortillas are a fundamental part of Mexican and Mesoamerican cuisine, while wheat flour tortillas are common in northern Mexico and Tex-Mex cooking.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- For breakfast, she made huevos rancheros served on a warm corn tortilla.
- The key to good fajitas is to heat the flour tortilla before adding the filling.
- He used a tortilla press to make perfectly round and even tortillas.
Advanced Usage
- "Tortilla chip": A snack food made by cutting corn tortillas into wedges and then frying or baking them until crisp.
- We served salsa and guacamole with a large bowl of tortilla chips.
- "Tortilla española" or "Spanish tortilla": A distinct dish from Spain, which is a thick omelette or frittata made with eggs and potatoes, and sometimes onions. It is not a flatbread.
- The tapas bar served a delicious slice of tortilla española.
Variants and Related Words
- Tortilleria (n): A shop or factory where tortillas are made and sold.
- We buy our fresh tortillas from the local tortilleria every morning.
Synonyms
- Flatbread: A general term for simple breads that are not leavened and are often cooked on a flat surface.
- Wrap: In some casual contexts, especially with flour tortillas used for sandwiches, "wrap" can be a functional synonym, though it refers more to the prepared food item than the bread itself.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- The word "tortilla" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms in English that use the word "tortilla."
Noun
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thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour
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