Stupid question about tortillas (cheese enchiladas)

[ruby21702]

I'm making the Saveur cheese enchiladas tonight and had planned on making the tortillas from scratch until my day unraveled and I lost the ambition. So, instead, I bought some corn tortillas that were packaged in plastic. Do I still fry them before I soak them in the sauce? Thanks!

[bearzie]

Ruby,

Can you paraphrase the recipe? Thanks.

[Candy]

Glad it worked out. I usually fry them until just slightly leathery but still rollable. If you don't fry them enough to give them some body they tend to disinigrate.

[Veggo]

Yes, lightly, and mostly to absorb some oil and sear them or they will absorb the sauce liquid and turn to mush. Adds a little al dente texture, also

[ruby21702]

Thanks to all of you. I lightly fried them and they were superb!

[neobite]

Yes - quickly, just until they soften. They'll be delicious.

[Gail]

If you want to avoid the frying time and oil, just put them in a micro for a couple of mins. They will be soft and not fall apart.