Harina De Maiz
Harina de maiz, or corn flour, is a versatile ingredient used in various cuisines around the world. It can be used to make tortillas, tamales, arepas, and many other delicious dishes. Here's a simple recipe to make harina de maiz at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried corn kernels
- Water
Instructions
- Place the dried corn kernels in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the corn kernels are tender.
- Drain the corn kernels and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the cooled corn kernels to a food processor or blender and process until finely ground.
- Sift the ground corn through a fine mesh sieve to remove any large pieces.
- Store the harina de maiz in an airtight container for future use.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 100 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Large pot Food processor or blender Fine mesh sieve
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the harina de maiz in your favorite recipes such as tortillas, tamales, or arepas.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the ground corn is completely dry before storing to prevent spoilage.
Cost
$3