Masa en mi Casa

It was so good, I asked for more!

I am always on a search for new foods for my son with food allergies.  His diet is so limited, that any additional food that he likes and makes him happy, makes me jubilant!

This week we made homemade corn tortillas-masa en mi casa.  It was easy, fun, and delicious.  It is ironic that I learned to make corn tortillas in Virginia, and not Colorado. Better late than never.

Tortilla de Maiz

Makes about 7-9 tortillas

1 cup of masa harina (corn flour)

½ cup, plus a little more, very warm water

Stir the ingredients until blended, and then knead the dough for about 5 minutes.   Add sprinkles of water if the dough seems dry.  The dough should feel like play-doh-Slightly dry and not sticky.  Let the dough rest for 5-30 minutes.

Make golf ball sized balls of masa and place in a sandwich size plastic bag.  

Here is a fun part: With the balls of masa in the plastic bags, place under a heavy book and press flat. Note that Lego and Harry Potter books work well!

Cook on a hot griddle or pan for about 2 minutes per side.  Oiling the pan is optional!

Layer tortillas with any combination of the following-but be sure to add a squeeze of lime to your finished product!

Refried beans

Salsa

Avocado

Guacamole

Cilantro

Cheese

Bell peppers

Cabbage

It Folds!

 Another recipe inspired by Happy Healthy Cooks link