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fish taco frying disc

dizzyspots - 12-13-2009 at 09:56 AM

Can anyone tell me where to find/buy the fish taco frying discs? Kinda looks like and upside down hupcap...cooking oil in the center, then a outside "lip" to drain the cooked pieces..an internet search found pics, but no sources???

Mike

arrowhead - 12-13-2009 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by dizzyspots
Can anyone tell me where to find/buy the fish taco frying discs? Kinda looks like and upside down hupcap...cooking oil in the center, then a outside "lip" to drain the cooked pieces..an internet search found pics, but no sources???

Mike

Isn't it just a wok?

Woooosh - 12-13-2009 at 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by arrowhead

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Isn't it just a wok?

Who is to say a Mexican taco shop wouldn't use an inverted hubcap as a wok? Tacos el Buick.

Diver - 12-13-2009 at 11:11 AM

I've seen them in the larger ferreterias (sp).

DENNIS - 12-13-2009 at 11:18 AM

Diver said it. The larger hardware stores. It's a bit different than a Wok. Along with the deep, hot oil part in the center, there's a flat surface above and around that for putting the cooked product to dry or sit and wait for a hungry customer.
I've never seen one that wasn't stainless steel. Don't know how much they cost.

Donjulio - 12-13-2009 at 11:26 PM

http://www.southwestdisk.com/

Search google for cooking disc. Lots of info on them.

BajaNuts - 12-13-2009 at 11:39 PM

Try This-

http://mifiesta.com/km01022.html

and a blog with links-
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/581634

donjulio's looks like a wok without the draining area.

The mifiesta link shows one dish which has the deep frying area below and a draining ring around the outside, which sounds like what you are looking for, and also the inverted version of the above dish, where the center dome rises above the outer ring.

looks like a cool thing!

ANOTHER BETTER SITE!-
http://www.texastastes.com/p869.htm

they have both the "innie" and "outie" version of the comal pan you are looking for.

Scroll down on the texastastes link to see the pans.

edit for-
texastastes 22.5" comal staineless steel $70
mifiesta 20" steel comal $36 (shows a pic of a dark/black pan so I'm guessing cast iron or similar, not stainless)

pps- WELCOME!

[Edited on 12-14-2009 by BajaNuts]

BajaGringo - 12-14-2009 at 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
It's a bit different than a Wok. Along with the deep, hot oil part in the center, there's a flat surface above and around that for putting the cooked product to dry or sit and wait for a hungry customer.

Sounds like you have spent a lot of time (as I have) waiting for them to be served. Making me hungry just reading this thread...

:lol:

fish taco pan

dizzyspots - 12-14-2009 at 07:41 AM

Thanks for all the replies fellow nomads....found the pan...actually called a comal...large 22" diameter, stainless steel... www.kitchenfantasy.com for $49.99 plus shipping

OK now...who's ready for fish tacos on the beach at Gonzaga in March???

Mike

capt. mike - 12-14-2009 at 08:30 AM

could you use a disking wheel off a farm impliment?
i thought i saw one in similar use once in some town

DENNIS - 12-14-2009 at 08:37 AM

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Originally posted by capt. mike
could you use a disking wheel off a farm impliment?
i thought i saw one in similar use once in some town

I think all the boiling lard would run out through the hole in the bottom. :lol:

disk

tehag - 12-14-2009 at 08:57 AM

Agricultural disk from tractor pulled multiple disking rig. They are of very good steel and distribute the heat better than the "improved" variety. That's what they all used to be. Mine is. They welded a patch over the center hole and ground it smooth. For a long time I never saw any other kind.

shari - 12-14-2009 at 10:05 AM

I think those tractor discs are what they origially used and still do.
This is our disca in action yesterday...i got it in vizcaino at a hardware store.

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Donjulio - 12-14-2009 at 10:09 AM

You can fry the fish or chicken or whatever in a skillet or pan on the stove but there is something about it being cooked in a disk that takes it from just being food to being a gastronomical experience. Funny how that works.

dtbushpilot - 12-14-2009 at 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by tehag
Agricultural disk from tractor pulled multiple disking rig. They are of very good steel and distribute the heat better than the "improved" variety. That's what they all used to be. Mine is. They welded a patch over the center hole and ground it smooth. For a long time I never saw any other kind.

Had one just like it years ago, horse shoes welded to it for handles. It was our camping skillet and I really enjoyed cooking with it over a fire.

Learned to use pot holders on the handles the first time I used it :lol:

....dt

BajaNuts - 12-14-2009 at 08:50 PM

I found the comal on kitchenfantasy, (not an easy search, btw...)

and it looks like a really great piece at a great price!

I had to laugh at the description-
"This page contains some large stainless steel outdoor cookware including a Cazo and Comal. Please note these items are designed for high output outdoor cooking. They are not designed to look pretty."

:lol:

do you want something that looks pretty or something that actually works! :yes:

Love It!

Woooosh - 12-14-2009 at 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by dizzyspots
Thanks for all the replies fellow nomads....found the pan...actually called a comal...large 22" diameter, stainless steel... www.kitchenfantasy.com for $49.99 plus shipping

OK now...who's ready for fish tacos on the beach at Gonzaga in March???

Mike

The modified tractor disc with the horseshoe handles sounds like it would make baja fish tacos taste even better. Would make a great conversation piece and I'll bet the price is much more favorable.

dianaji - 12-15-2009 at 07:21 AM

they may have one at Great News in Pacific Beach and their prices are great!

desertcpl - 2-4-2010 at 09:30 AM

like this

http://www.southwestdisk.com/