Colorful tortillas add a vibrant and fun touch to traditional food. Experiment with beets, carrots, green leaves, or even spinach to create a unique presentation while enjoying the essence of Central American cuisine.
Colored tortillas are a creative and fun option to enjoy at the table. A simple way to add a vibrant and flavorful touch to your meals.
The combination of natural ingredients allows you to create tortillas in different shades, adding an element of originality to any dish.
Colored Tortillas
Ingredients
2 Beets
1 pound of Corn flour
Water
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the tortillas, first wash and peel the beets.
Step 2 : Then, cut them into small pieces and place them in the water needed to knead the corn flour.
Step 3 : Next, blend the beet pieces and add the blended mixture to the flour, then knead the dough.
Step 4 : Afterward, proceed to make the tortillas as you normally would.
Step 5 : You can also experiment with other ingredients to vary the colors of the tortillas.
Step 6 : For example, if you want orange tortillas, you can replace the beets with carrots.
Step 7 : And if you prefer green tortillas, you can use green leaves such as beet leaves, radish leaves, spinach, or chard.
Step 8 : This preparation is not only ideal for making tortillas, but it can also be used to make pupusas, small cakes, and tacos.













