Masa [General]
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Short Rib

2011 Mar 7
Has anyone out there come across fresh Masa in Ottawa. I have been using MasaCa to make my own corn tortillas but I would love to see the difference the fresh Masa makes

Cheers
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Chimichimi

2011 Mar 7
I haven't seen nixtamal in Ottawa, only masa seca (dried) that you could rehydrate & grind yourself. La Tiendita carries a few different brands of masa flour, talk to the owner to understand the difference between them and for which recipes they would be appropriate. Some are good for tamales, others good for pupusa, tortilla, etc. The upside is, it's cheap & plentiful so you can experiment!
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asanchez

2011 Mar 7
You need white corn which is not found in Ottawa.