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The art of corn dough: making tortillas, tlacoyos and tetelas
The art of corn dough: making tortillas, tlacoyos and tetelas
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What's it going to be about?
Corn is one of the fundamental pillars of Mexican gastronomy as it is an indispensable foundation of the Mexican diet. Over the centuries, corn has been consumed in different ways and is part of the cultural identity of Mexicans and has also formed an integral aspect of cultures outside of Mexico. In recent years, corn has become more popular in Ireland as corn flour has become more widely available, allowing the creation of dishes that resonate in the gastronomy of different Mexican communities and that have adapted to climatic and social conditions.
In this workshop, participants will have the tools to create tortillas, tlacoyos and tetelas (traditional corn dishes), starting with the raw material - corn flour. We will also give essential tips for the creation of tortillas and other dishes that you can make at home. We will also provide tips on where to get corn flour, how to differentiate the different brands and most importantly, towards the end of the workshop, we will eat some dishes accompanied by their complements such as hot sauces.
What to expect from the workshop
-Learn the importance of corn in the culture and identity of Mexican gastronomy.
-Recognise the different tools for making tortillas and other dishes based on corn flour.
-Play with the flavours that complement corn with other ingredients.
When?: Saturday 18 January
Time: 1:00PM to 3:30PM
Duration: 2:30 hours
Sessions In Person
Location: 14 Exchequer St 2th floor, Dublin 2
Facilitated by:
Andrea Flores
Andrea Flores is co-founder of Fondita Mestiza, where she has been responsible for creating menus and cooking at events such as Brunch with art, and pop ups at Café Lisboa where she showcases her Mexican cuisine influenced by traditional Irish dishes. Andrea studied a Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Centro Eleia, Mexico, as well as a Masters in Business Management at Maynooth University, Maynooth.
She also has a long history of teaching workshops focused on cooking, as well as other disciplines such as psychology and psychoanalysis at Fondita Mestiza. Andrea has worked in the area of music and teaching children about psychomotor skills and music appreciation. All this knowledge has allowed her to develop a holistic way of teaching in which learning through all the senses is important in the workshops.
