Tortilla Class And Workshop

Description

This isn't just a cooking class—it's an immersive experience into the heart of Mexican corn culture. We'll start with a captivating talk about why Mexican corn is so vital and why its heirloom varieties are rapidly disappearing.

From there, you'll dive hands-on into the ancient art of nixtamalization, the essential process that transforms corn into perfect tortillas. You'll get to grind your own heirloom corn on a metate, a traditional volcanic-rock grinding stone. Then comes the fun part: you'll make your own tortilla from scratch, cook it fresh on the comal, and turn it into a delicious quesadilla. To top it all off, you'll even create your own salsa using a molcajete.

At Eat Mexico, we've carefully designed this workshop because we believe it's a crucial story to share. Most tortillas you find today simply don't compare to the quality and nutritional richness of ancient, handmade ones. We're passionate about helping people understand the profound importance of the nixtamal process and how to identify tortillas made with true craftsmanship, as this deeply impacts their nutritional value.