Description
Discover how to make vibrant blue corn tortillas from scratch. This simple, gluten-free recipe uses only three ingredients: blue masa harina, salt, and warm water. Perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or as a flavorful side dish, these homemade blue corn tortillas are easy to prepare and add a unique touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Blue Masa Harina
- 1 teaspoon Table Salt
- 1.5 cups Warm Water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine blue masa harina, table salt, and warm water. Stir until a smooth and pliable dough forms, ensuring it is not too sticky or dry.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until soft and smooth, without cracking. Adjust with more water or masa harina as needed for the correct consistency.
- Divide the dough into 12 golf ball-sized portions. Keep them covered with a clean towel to prevent drying.
- Preheat a comal or a skillet over medium-high heat. Flatten each dough ball between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper to about ⅛-inch thick.
- Place each blue corn tortilla on the preheated skillet and cook for approximately 15 seconds. Flip and cook for an additional 50-55 seconds until lightly browned and fully cooked.
- Stack the cooked tortillas in a clean towel to keep them warm and soft while you cook the remaining portions.
- Allow the tortillas to cool completely before storing them in a ziplock bag. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
- Serve your blue corn tortillas with a dollop of guacamole or a sprinkle of cheese for a delightful twist.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices like cilantro, jalapeños, honey, shredded cheese, ground flaxseed, pureed spinach, or garlic powder to create personalized blue corn tortilla variations.
- For the best flavor and texture, use fresh blue masa harina.
- Ensure the dough consistency is smooth and pliable; adjust with warm water or masa harina in small increments.
- Preheat your skillet thoroughly for even cooking.
- Flatten dough balls evenly for consistent cooking and texture.
- Always let cooked blue corn tortillas cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: N/A