Tortilla Strips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 to 1 tsp. ground red pepper
shortening or cooking oil for deep frying

Preparation

Cut tortillas into 1/2-inch strips.
Set aside.
Combine salt, cumin and red pepper.
Place in a shaker.
In a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat about 1 1/2 inches of shortening.
Fry small batches of tortilla strips in hot oil for 1/2 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove strips and drain on paper towels. Immediately shake some of the seasoning mixture over hot strips. Store tightly covered.