Totoposte is a pre-Hispanic food originating from the Los Tuxtlas region. Extensive research has been conducted on its origins, exploring communities to find where this food is produced.
Something about its past
Its origin is also traced back to the Xinca tradition.
In classic Nahuatl, Totoposte is similar to a golden or hard tortilla. It is a broad combination, according to chroniclers of the country.
There is no record indicating the year when totoposte was first created. However, it coincides with the time when humans became sedentary, discovered agriculture, and maize arose—an essential ingredient that gave birth to this important food, driven by the need for nourishment and the ingenuity of our people.
Its varieties
There are several types of totoposte: bean, white, and yellow. All are rolled types. Previously, the preparation involved rasping, which was more laborious because the tortilla was placed and scraped with a grass mat.
Nowadays, the rolling method is used: a tortilla is formed, a ball of dough is rolled out, and the thickness can be adjusted as desired.
People on a diet or those who are prohibited from eating tortillas are recommended to eat totoposte. Some prefer it toasted, which is the most recommended, and it fills you just like a tortilla.
