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fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Cooking

I Learned The 1 Critical Step That Goes Into Making Authentic Corn Tortillas

Nixtamalization cooks dried corn with water and food-grade calcium hydroxide to produce masa for authentic tortillas and release nutrients.
fromBoston Herald
5 months ago
Everyday cooking

How to make magic with masa, the key ingredient in tortillas and tamales

Masa, made from nixtamalized field corn, is essential for various traditional dishes across the Americas, deeply rooted in cultural identity.
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Food & drink
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

One of L.A.'s top Alta California chefs returns with Broken Spanish Comedor

Broken Spanish reopened as Broken Spanish Comedor in Culver City, reviving signature dishes with a more approachable, homey, and slightly more affordable menu.
Food & drink
fromEater
4 weeks ago

This Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant Is Tucked Inside a Houston Strip Mall

Heirloom maize and house-made tortillas form the foundation of a 16-course Mexican tasting menu, shaping every dish through nixtamalized masa and color-sorted tortillas.
Food & drink
fromEater LA
2 months ago

4 Restaurants to Try This Weekend in Los Angeles: September 12

Four recommended Los Angeles spots highlight Miya's comforting khao soi and Komal's masa-driven, pre-Hispanic dishes made with nixtamalized indigenous corn.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

What To Look For On Corn Tortilla Packaging To Know You're Getting The Real Deal - Tasting Table

A proper corn tortilla contains only water, nixtamalized corn (lye or cal), and maybe salt; extra ingredients indicate preservatives and poor quality.
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