The Aztecs were masterful in the kitchen, not just for their diverse ingredients but also for their unique cooking methods. One key technique they excelled in was fermentation. Fermentation methods in Aztec cooking allowed them to preserve food, enhance flavors, and even create beverages like pulque, a drink made from the fermented sap of the […]
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How the Aztecs Made Traditional Maize Tortillas
Maize tortillas are one of the most iconic foods in Mexican cuisine, but did you know their history dates back to the Aztecs? The Aztecs were experts at using maize, or corn, as a staple in their diet. Today, we still enjoy tortillas much like they did, but the traditional process was much more intricate. […]