Category "mexican-cuisine"

Nixtamalization: Am I doing it right?

It's been a few years since I nixtamalizated the last time with the help of my Chilean friend. Now I'm on my own and due to several contradicting information on

DIY Masa Harina

I want to make mass marina from scratch but I couldn't find a DIY recipe on it. Is it possible to make mass harina from scratch at home?

Tortilla or flat bread breaks and ruins inflation

If you cook flatbreads/tortillas they should ideally inflate on the griddle. What might cause tortilla or flat breads to break or crack in places some time duri

Recommendations on baking sopes?

The standard method of making sopes (and also huaraches, chalupas*, and gorditas*) can be summed up as: form medium-thick masa patties griddle those on both sid

Add sugar to Taco Seasoning?

Do I add sugar? So many people have told me they put sugar in their seasoning and I don't understand why. What does sugar provide to this recipe and how much sh

How can I make corn tortillas as thin as store bought?

From watching videos and going to local Mexican restaurant, it seems the tortillas are much thinner than how I am able to get them when I try to make them at ho

Does Chipotle make salsas hotter in some states?

I've lived in several midwest states (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan), and while the midwest isn't known for spicy food, in these states I've always ordered

How do taco trucks get their soft taco shells to have a slightly oily texture and more complex taste?

When I get tacos from a taco truck or the more authentic Mexican restaurants here, the soft corn taco shells often have a somewhat oily texture and are a darker