Masa (Fermented Corn Masa)
Recipe category
Country
Region
Source
Gran Libro de la Cocina Colombiana
Preparation time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
1
kg morocho corn
2
water
Directions
- Soak corn, wash well, crack and peel.
- Put in a clay pot with water to cover, for 15 days, drain and grind very fine, pass through a sieve twice, grinding any residue that remains and straining again with fresh water; let sit to settle.
- This sediment or corn starch is put to cook in a bronze (or copper) pan, stirring, until it detaches from the pan.
- Remove from heat and keep in a cool place.
- This masa is very popular in Nariño and easily obtained in any market.