Tortillas

El Salvador's tortillas are a fundamental element in the Salvadoran diet, made from corn flour, and accompany most daily meals. Discover the traditional way to prepare them and some interesting facts about their history.

The base of the Salvadoran diet is corn, so the main product made from this is Salvadoran corn flour tortillas, which faithfully accompany nearly all the foods Salvadorans consume daily.

Tortillas

Main Course
1 hour
fried
12 Servings

Ingredients

2 cups of Corn flour

Water

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the tortillas, gradually add a little water to the flour, mixing until you get a consistent dough that is neither hard nor too wet.

Step 2 : Then, heat a comal over medium heat to warm it up.

Step 3 : Next, take the necessary amount of dough for the size of tortillas desired, form a ball, and press it with the palms of your hands to shape the tortilla.

Step 4 : Afterward, cook the tortillas on the hot comal, flipping them regularly until they are cooked through.

Step 5 : Finally, serve hot alongside your favorite dishes.

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