Cultures/Mexican/tortillas de maíz
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tortillas de maíz

Tortillas de maíz are traditional Mexican flatbreads made from nixtamalized corn dough, fundamental to Mexican cuisine. They serve as the base for many dishes and hold deep cultural significance as a staple food dating back thousands of years.

3 ingredients
earthymildslightly nutty
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Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food
Jeffrey M. Pilcher · 2012

Traces the tortilla from Mesoamerican 'tlaxcalli' to global industrial staple.

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Last updated 4/1/2026

Originating with indigenous Mesoamerican peoples, the tortilla has been a dietary cornerstone for over 3,000 years, evolving through the process of nixtamalization introduced by native civilizations.

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