Corn pie (delicious traditional Mexican snack)

Corn pie, also known as tortillas, is a traditional Mexican snack. It is a pancake made of corn flour, which is usually used as a staple food in Mexican cuisine. Corn pies originated from ancient Indians and were one of their staple foods. Before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, Indians had begun to make corn pies as an important food source.

Making material

The materials for making corn pies are very simple, usually only three materials are needed: corn flour, water and salt. If you want to make a richer tortilla, you can also add some other ingredients, such as chopped vegetables, peppers, cheese or meat.

Production steps

1. Prepare corn flour

Pour the corn flour into a large bowl, add the right amount of salt, then slowly add the water and stir it into a batter. You need to stir until the batter becomes soft and elastic.

Knead dough

Pour the batter on the table, knead it into a ball by hand and then divide it into small pieces. Each slice should be as big as an orange.

Roll noodles

Roll small pieces of dough into pancakes with a rolling pin. If you want a thinner tortilla, you can pull it into a thinner shape by hand.

toast

Preheat the baking tray to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and then put the tortillas on the baking tray. When baking, you need to turn the tortillas once to ensure that they are baked evenly on both sides. The baking time is about 2-3 minutes.

Add stuffing

Put the baked tortillas on the table and add your favorite stuffing. Common fillings are cheese, beef, chicken, beans and vegetables.

Step 6 pack

Fold the tortillas and wrap the stuffing inside. Bake in the oven for 5- 10 minutes until the filling is completely heated.