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Komal in Mercado La Paloma offers heirloom corn tortillas and prepared goods, making it a convenient stop for quality Mexican ingredients.
So what's the deal with nixtamalization? It's when corn is cooked with water and lime (aka "cal") to soften the kernels and unlock nutrients. The word comes from Nahuatl, nextli (lime ashes) + tamalli (cooked corn). All it takes is three ingredients: dried corn, lime powder (food-grade calcium hydroxide), and water. 1️⃣ Start with 1 kilogram of dried corn, about 2.2 pounds. In a large pot, mix 3 liters of water with 7 grams of lime powder (food-grade calcium hydroxide) and stir until dissolved. Add the corn, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for about 45 minutes. You'll see the kernels brighten and their skins loosen.
âFlour tortillas require a gentle touch and specific techniques, much like pizza dough, to stretch the gluten without compromising the desired flat, circular shape.â