PANAMANIAN TORTILLAS (THICK CORN CAKES)
This is my Grandmother's recipe for tortillas--she dictated it to me in very broken English! :) Panamanian Tortillas are completely unlike Mexican Tortillas. They are corn-based and are much thicker and have much more flavor. These can take a while to get down, especially the kneading and cooking, but they're more than worth it!! See my other recipe for Cheesy Panamanian Tortillas for next-day eating. If you make the masa before-hand, it will keep in the fridge for 2 or 3 days. For the more adventurous cook, try deep-frying or grilling instead of baking.
Provided by EmJoMay
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 5 Tortillas, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the water, mix, salt, rice flour, and sugar (optional) with a spoon.
- Knead with wet hands in bowl (wet hands keep it from sticking, so if it starts to stick just get your hands wet again).
- It will form into a mixture called "masa".
- Get bunches of the masa and form them into circles. Make sure the edges are pinched (no creases or cracks), and that the thickness is consistent (about 1 or 2 cm thick).
- To bake, put some of the butter in the pan and spread evenly. Heat the butter on med high.
- When butter is heated, place masa circles on the pan and let bake.
- Flip them every 2 or 3 min to evenly cook without burning.
- They will start to puff up and get golden.
- It should take about 10 min to cook thoroughly, but make sure not to overdo them--no one likes a burned tortilla!
- Repeat the steps until all the circles are baked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.2, Sodium 349.8, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1
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Lovely badal
[email protected]These tortillas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Ken Alyona
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cornbread, but these tortillas were surprisingly good.
dzikamai damiso
[email protected]These tortillas are a great way to use up leftover cornmeal.
Yamrot Shiferaw
[email protected]I've never had Panamanian tortillas before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.
Dominion Bitrus
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. These tortillas are a great addition to my cooking repertoire.
ZUBAIR SAEED
[email protected]These tortillas are so versatile. I can use them for so many different dishes.
Tang Christopher
[email protected]I love the flavor of these tortillas.
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[email protected]These tortillas are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Mohbat Khan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend trying this recipe.
md sagor hossen
[email protected]Overall, I thought these tortillas were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor.
Eze Chidera
[email protected]These tortillas were a bit bland, but they had a nice texture.
Captain Dipak
[email protected]The tortillas were a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great.
Hawi Abate Geleta
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these tortillas, but I'm so glad I did. They were delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding them to my regular rotation.
sebtain rajpoot
[email protected]These tortillas were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Elie Barnes
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Panamanian tortilla recipe for ages, and this one is definitely a keeper. The tortillas were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing.
Hanna Maliah
[email protected]These Panamanian Tortillas were a hit at my last gathering! They were so flavorful and moist, and the perfect side dish to my main course.