Lupita Doll, Tortilla Maker

Maize is central to Mexican food. Virtually every dish in Mexican cuisine uses maize. In the form of grain or cornmeal, maize is the main ingredient of tortillas, tamales, pozole, atole and all the dishes based on them, like tacos, quesadillas, chilaquiles, enchiladas, tostadas and many more.  A basic food from Maize is the Tortilla.  Made from Corn, lime and water, it is the basis for Mexican food.