Masa is a dough made from ground nixtamalized corn. It is used for making corn tortillas, gorditas, tamales, pupusas, and many other Latin American dishes.

What is masa de harina?

Masa de harina is the dough's dried and powdered form. The flour is reconstituted with water to make a dough (masa) before it is used in cooking.

When would you normally eat tetelas?

Once made, they are best eaten straight away. They are normally had as a snack in Mexico, with some salsa and maybe some crema. One trick is to refrigerate any leftovers and then reheat them in the toaster the next day!

Snacks

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