Nixtamalization, pronounced NEESH-ti-mal-i-za-shun, is the ancient process of soaking corn in an alkaline solution to soften the kernel's texture and improve its flavor. Originating centuries ago from ...
These homemade tortillas start with a dough made from whole-grain corn masa that is shaped and then cooked like a pancake on a griddle. Homemade salsa makes a great accompaniment. About 1,500 B.C., ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Lines of corn tortilla chips and tortillas flow with systematic purpose at Raquelitas Tortillas factory in Denver’s River North Art District. Once the chips ...
I thought I understood nixtamalization. Then I had dinner at Californios. Nixtamalization, I had thought, was the process whereby corn was transformed into masa via a soak in an alkaline solution.
An ancient process has been making a comeback in the kitchens of some of Houston's most innovative restaurants. Bayou City chefs are reintroducing nixtamalization, a centuries-old method once used by ...
The word nixtamalization stems from the Aztec language Nahuatl where nextli means ashes and tamali means corn dough, reports CIMMYT. While you may enjoy tamales, tlacoyos, tortillas, or pupusas every ...