Blue Corn Tortillas

Blue corn tortillas are a delicious and colorful alternative to traditional corn tortillas. They have a slightly nutty flavor and are a perfect addition to any Mexican-inspired meal.

Blue Corn Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blue cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the blue cornmeal and salt.
  2. Add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  4. Place a ball of dough between two sheets of parchment paper and press it into a flat tortilla using a tortilla press or a heavy pan.
  5. Cook the tortillas on a hot, dry skillet for about 1 minute on each side, until they are slightly browned and puffy.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
80
Carbohydrates
18g
Protein
2g
Fat
1g

Supplies

Bowl Tortilla press or heavy pan Skillet

Tools

Mixing spoon Parchment paper

Serving suggestions

Serve the blue corn tortillas with your favorite Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, or quesadillas.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cumin or chili powder to the blue cornmeal before mixing with water.

Cost

$5