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Episode Synopsis
What is nixtamalization, and why is it so important when preparing corn-based dishes like tortillas and pupusas? Navajo reporter Andi Murphy walks us through her journey of nixtamalizing blue corn, and embarks on an Indigenous information exchange with chefs, scholars, and poets in the process.
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Want to make your own corn tortillas? Check out ATK’s recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas.
Get a 14-day free trial for an America’s Test Kitchen digital subscription at atkpodcast.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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