Vegetarian
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[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt]

Note: After cooling completely, these shells can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Fill these taco shells with soft scrambled eggs, or with charred corn.

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About This Recipe

Yield: Makes about 8 small shells, serving 2 to 3 as a light meal or 8 as an hors d'oeuvres
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Special equipment: cast iron or non-stick skillet, 2 1/2-inch ring mold
This recipe appears in: The Food Lab Mini: Crispy Taco Shells Made of Cheese? Yes!

Ingredients

  • vegetable oil
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated on a microplane grater