Mexican Cuisine
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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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Indigenous85%
Spanish15%
Ingredients
- masa harina (nixtamalized corn flour)2 cups
- water1 to 1.5 cups
- salt1/2 teaspoon
Method
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Origin Story
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.
Culinary DNA
Ingredient ancestry breakdown
Indigenous85%
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