Traditionally, corn tortillas are prepared by nixtamalizing corn, then grinding it into a wet dough (masa). Nowadays, you can use a special type of corn flour called masa harina (azul for blue tortillas). Corn tortillas are an essential ingredient to many staples of Mexican cuisine, so the tortilla can make or break a meal. These Blue Corn Tortillas are a little different to the white ones, and have a slightly different recipe to reflect the absorbancy of the flour: Mix together the masa harina and salt in a bowl before pouring in the water. Knead with hands for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. However, you can store already cooked tortillas for a day, if wrapped well. To reheat them, place them in the microwave between the moist towel, and microwave for about 15 seconds. More Mexican Favorites

Mix masa harina and salt in a medium bowl. Add oil and hot water and stir with a fork . Kneed a for minute or two, right in the bowl until very smooth and form a ball. Cover with a wet kitchen town (or plastic wrap) and let sit 2o minutes (or up to 3 hours). Do a tester, see notes. Roll the dough into a 12-inch log. Slice it in half, then half again, and half again so you have 16 pieces roughly the same size. Roll into balls. Cover with a kitchen towel. Pipián mole verde. This flavorful mole is made with a flavorful sauce prepared with pepitas seeds and spices. This ingredient list is short and sweet. You really will impress everyone at dinner with the flavor and appearance of these tortillas.Probably the most interesting thing for me personally was adding sourdough starter to the tortilla mix, with beautiful results. Those of you who have joined me on the sourdough journey this year will appreciate this one too. 😉 A great way to use up discard! If you love blue corn tortillas, try out our white corn tortillas or flour tortillas! 🌽 What are blue corn tortillas? If the tortilla doesn’t puff up, add a little more water to your dough and let them cook longer. It takes some practice! Keep them in a towel or tortilla warmer to steam Step 6: Keep warm Conversely, a low GI number means that the sugar hits the blood stream more slowly and more steady, keeping blood sugars even. This makes foods with a lower GI number a better choice for diabetics and people on a lower carb diet who still want to occasionally enjoy some healthier carb choices. Stephen, Alexander M. (1936), Parsons, Elsie Clews (ed.), Hopi Journal of Alexander M. Stephen, New York: Columbia University Press, pp.961, 1191

Do you love Mexican food? Like tortillas, but maybe looking for something a little different? Maybe you even think they are a little bland. Don’t buy those wheat-based tortillas from the supermarket, how about making fresh blue corn tortillas? My husband's homemade tortillas only need a few ingredients, a tortilla press, and some love before they're ready for your favorite Latino dishes or to be the vessel for all your taco fillings tonight! Jump to: Basic nutrition report per 100 grams: 35239, Tortilla, blue corn, Sakwavikaviki (Hopi)". US Department of Agriculture, National Nutrient Database; Standard Reference 28. 2016. Archived from the original on 31 May 2017 . Retrieved 11 June 2017. Some researchers in Mexico have found that blue corn tortillas contain about 20% more protein than the ones made with white corn kernels, making them healthier in many ways.Color: Fake blue tortillas are more intense and uniform in color, while the authentic will look more greyish.