Cook Blue Masa Tacos with Ariana Diaz

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Ariana Diaz

Texas, United States

Universal Kitchen: Group 1

Recipe: Blue Masa Tortillas

Topic: Biodiversity preservation and cultural reclamation

The Story Behind the Dish

These tacos will be made with tortillas made from my own hand nixtamalized masa harina. I will be sharing knowledge on the historical importance of corn varieties and the impacts of agricultural monocropping on culture and diets in low-income, inner-city communities in the United States.


What you’ll need! 

  1. Blue masa, regular masa (any corn flour) from a local latinx market

  2. Water

  3. Rolling pin

  4. Coconut oil or lard

  5. Cast iron or comal

  6. Baking powder

  7. Salt 

  8. Parchment Paper

  9. Oven 

I encourage people to use a locally sourced masa harina if possible, but can also use the Maseca brand for a more economical option. There are many varieties of corn you can use for this recipe, so explore if possible! :-)

About Ariana Diaz

Hello! I’m Ari. I am a food writer and recipe developer based in Austin, TX. Food is my language and an important tool for change. I advocate for sustainability, food justice, and mental health by curating ingredients and telling their important stories.



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