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Corn tortillas, the perfect side dish

Corn, a native crop to Panama and Latin America, is eaten in different ways according to each country's tradition. In the countryside, the corn tortilla is a very important dish during the workday for farmers. Accompanied with a brewed coffee, the tortilla is part of the most important meal of the day, and provides a source of energy for their work in the fields.

Recipe: Corn tortillas

Ingredients

2 lbs. of old corn

½ lb. of white cheese

Salt to taste

Water to form the dough

Preparation

First thoroughly wash the corn and remove any impurities. Cook the corn in plenty of water to ensure that it can soften. Test it regularly until soft, as there is no stipulated cooking time. Drain all the water and reserve if you like to reuse for making a corn drink by adding evaporated milk and sugar to taste. Grind all of the corn with the cheese, then form a batter by slowly adding water and mixing until all of the ingredients are blended. Shape into balls and flatten between both hands. Heat enough oil in a pan and fry both sides. 

Bon appétit!