July 12, 2024
El Cielo Recipe: How to Use Limestone (Calcium Hydroxide) for Homemade Corn Nixtamal
Want to make authentic Mexican tortillas, tamales, sopes, and more from scratch? The secret lies in nixtamalization, the traditional process of soaking corn in limestone (calcium hydroxide) to enhance its flavour, texture, and nutritional value. With this simple technique, you can prepare your own fresh masa (corn dough) at home, just like it’s been done in Mexico for centuries.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the nixtamalization process, share expert tips, and show you how to turn your homemade masa into tortillas, tamales, tlacoyos, arepas, and other delicious Mexican and Latin American dishes.
Discover the art of making fresh nixtamal at home with El Cielo!
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https://elcielo.shop/products/limestone-for-nixtamalization-calcium-hydroxide-900g
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgXnuL0KRLU
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