Tamales and Pozole (Hominy) made from fresh Nixtamal have the best flavor and nothing can really compare to it. Nixtamalization is an ancient process & a true science dream. Time to cook with some science!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS:
Nixtamal: yields about or (2500g)
1 1/3 cup Baking Soda (~318g)
12 cups Water (3 Quarts)
4 lbs White Dent Corn (~1814g)
Hominy/Pozole: yields about 2lbs (1220g)
4 cups Nixtamal (750g)
16 cups water (4 Quarts)
Basic Tamale Masa: yields 5lbs Mas
...a (2267g)
1 lb Lard (~453g)
~14 cups Fresh Nixtamalized Corn Flour/Masa Harina (1755g)
1 tbsp. Baking Soda (15g)
4 tsp. Salt (~24g)
2 Cups Warm Water (500ml)
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Washing Soda (Sodium Carbonate): 5tbsp. (~45g) Pickling Lime/Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide).
White Dent Corn: Field Corn & aShow more