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Tortillas Asadas - Panamanian Style - The Gifted Gabber
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Panamanian Tortillas Asadas

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of dry corn
  • Just enough water to cover corn in large pot
  • 5-6 oz of white crumbly Hispanic cheese such as Queso Freso
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil for frying

Instructions

  • Place dry corn in pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Turn corn down to medium-high and let cook about 45 minutes to an hour or until corn is softened.
  • Drain (reserving some of the cooking water) and let corn cool until it is cool enough to handle.
  • Rinse the corn several times.
  • Place the drained corn in the bowl of a grinding machine and grind until it is a thick dough-like consistency, adding a touch of the cooking water to make the dough pliable.
  • Add the cheese and salt.
  • Knead the dough thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are combined.
  • Shape the dough into small, evenly-sized balls.
  • Flatten the balls in your hands.
  • In a skillet or griddle, add a small amount of oil and place on medium-high heat.
  • Cook tortillas a few minutes on each side until they are a nice golden brown. Do not overcook as the tortillas will become very tough.