tortilla chip

Crunchy corn triangle

A tortilla chip is a thin, crispy snack made from corn tortillas that have been cut into triangles or other shapes and then fried or baked.

They are a staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, typically served with salsa, guacamole, queso, or other dips.

Tortilla chips also form the base of nachos when topped with cheese and other ingredients.

We ordered chips and salsa while waiting for our entrées.

dipping

salsa

Spicy tomato condiment

guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
quesoMelted cheese dip
bean dipMashed legume spread

pico de gallo · seven-layer dip · nacho cheese · hummus · ceviche · buffalo chicken dip · sour cream · chile con queso · refried beans · mango salsa

texture

crispy

Brittle and snapping

crunchyBreaking with sound
brittleLiable to shatter
crispFirm and breakable

crackly · snappy · toasted · shattery · crunchiness · thin · triangular · sturdy · golden · fried

Mexican

masa

Nixtamalized corn dough

taqueriaMexican taco restaurant
antojitosMexican small plates
chilaquilesSalsa-braised fried tortillas

tostada · nachos · taco · enchilada · frijoles · maize · corn · comal

snacking

nachos

Topped tortilla chips

partyGathering for celebration
appetizerLight dish preceding main
tailgateRear vehicle hatch

platter · gameday · fiesta · munchies · picnic · concession · buffet · potluck · shareables · ballpark

flavor

salted

Treated with sodium chloride

limeAcidic green citrus
seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
jalapeñoMild-to-medium Mexican pepper

ranch · nacho cheese · chipotle · cayenne · cumin · paprika · habanero · spicy · tangy · zesty

Categories

squaresperfect square, grid square, magic square, square number, center square
triangular foodspizza slice, pie slice, cake slice, samosa, cheese wedge
things that hold stuffbathtub, bassinet, cradle, hammock, trough
thin foodscrepe, phyllo, lavash, nori, rice paper

Opposites

tortilla product texture/form

tortilla chipflour tortilla

Thin wheat flatbread

corn tortilla · soft taco · pita bread · taco shell

snack type

tortilla chipmarshmallow

Spongy sugar confection

gummy bear · chocolate truffle · fudge · cotton candy · pudding cup

Family

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