How To Make Your Own Doritos

Summary

In this video, the creator demonstrates how to make homemade Doritos, using fresh, chemical-free ingredients. They start with yellow corn tortillas and fry them in duck fat for a rich, wholesome flavor. Then, they create a cheesy seasoning mix by toasting Parmesan and other spices like nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and chili pepper. The mixture is pulverized to a fine powder to ensure it sticks to the chips. The result is a unique blend of Cool Ranch and nacho cheese flavors without any artificial additives, offering a healthier, more flavorful alternative to store-bought Doritos.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker emphasizes making homemade Doritos to avoid the chemicals in store-bought versions.
• 😀 The recipe uses fresh, non-GMO yellow corn tortillas as the base for the chips.
• 😀 Duck fat is used for frying the chips, adding a rich, slightly sweet flavor.
• 😀 A blend of Cool Ranch and nacho cheese flavors is created, incorporating a variety of seasonings.
• 😀 Parmesan cheese is toasted to create a crispy texture and enhance flavor before grinding it into a fine powder.
• 😀 Nutritional yeast is added to provide a cheesy, umami flavor without the need for artificial additives.
• 😀 The seasoning mix includes ranch dip, garlic powder, chili pepper, and salt, resulting in a rich, savory taste.
• 😀 The goal is to achieve a flavor profile similar to Doritos without relying on artificial ingredients.
• 😀 The speaker compares the richness of cooking with duck fat to the undesirable taste of oxidized seed oils.
• 😀 A tennis racket is used humorously as a tool to help cook the chips while demonstrating a fun, creative approach.
• 😀 The speaker suggests that this homemade version could compete with commercial Doritos due to its high quality and flavor.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the video?

The main goal of the video is to show how to make a healthier, homemade version of Doritos using fresh ingredients and no chemicals.

What makes the homemade Doritos healthier than store-bought ones?

The homemade Doritos are healthier because they use fresh corn tortillas without GMOs, and the seasoning mix is made from natural ingredients like parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, and spices, instead of artificial additives and chemicals.

What cooking method is used for the homemade Doritos?

The tortillas are fried in rendered duck fat, which adds a rich, wholesome flavor without the bitterness of oxidized seed oils.

Why does the chef choose to cook with duck fat instead of other oils?

Duck fat is chosen because it is not as strong in flavor as people might expect, and it provides a rich, slightly sweet taste that enhances the homemade Doritos without overpowering them.

How does the chef make the cheesy seasoning for the Doritos?

The chef toasts parmesan cheese until it becomes crispy, then grinds it up into a fine powder, which is mixed with ranch dip, nutritional yeast, chili pepper, salt, garlic powder, and other spices.

Why is it important to toast and pulverize the cheese for the seasoning?

Toasting the cheese removes the oils, which helps it turn into a powder that sticks to the chips. It also intensifies the flavor, making a little bit of seasoning go a long way.

What other flavors are added to the seasoning besides cheese?

The seasoning includes ranch mix, nutritional yeast, chili pepper, salt, garlic powder, and optionally some paprika to add a little spice and depth of flavor.

What is the significance of using nutritional yeast in the seasoning mix?

Nutritional yeast adds a rich, umami-like flavor that helps mimic the cheesy taste, contributing to the overall savory profile of the seasoning.

How does the chef combine the flavors of Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese Doritos?

The chef merges the flavors by blending both Cool Ranch and Nacho Cheese seasoning elements, aiming to create a chip that satisfies both flavor preferences with a cheesy, herby, and slightly spicy profile.

What does the chef think about the potential market impact of their homemade Doritos?

The chef humorously mentions that their homemade Doritos could rival the commercial versions, joking that it might take up significant market share due to how good they taste.