TAQUIZA
Traditional

Corn Tortillas

Nixtamalized yellow corn masa, pressed and cooked on a screaming comal until they puff. The foundation of nearly every taco worth eating.

Time
30 min
Heat
Yield
16 tortillas
Region
Mexico
Corn Tortillas

Ingredients

Base

Method

  1. Prep and measure all components before you start.

  2. Combine and cook or blend until the texture comes together.

  3. Taste, adjust seasoning, and finish.

Build the plate

Round it out

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