Grains & noodles

Corn tortillas

Also called tortillas de maíz, soft corn tortillas

Thin flatbreads of nixtamalised corn masa; for tacos, enchiladas, tostadas and chilaquiles.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodFlour tortillas

    Softer and wheaty, with no toasted-corn flavour; doesn't fry as crisp.

  • T3 · In a pinchTaco shells

    Rigid and crisp; only for crunchy tacos, can't be rolled or folded.

  • T3 · In a pinchTortilla chips

    Only works where tortillas are cut and fried, as in chilaquiles or tortilla soup.

  • T3 · In a pinchTostadas

    Already fried crisp; only for tostadas, or broken into chilaquiles and soups.

Cook with Corn tortillas