Best of Proof: Nixtamalization and Indigenous Science

Proof

English - October 05, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB - ★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
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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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