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How One of Mexico City’s Best Chefs Makes the Perfect Tortilla

April 1, 2025

Siembra Comedor y Tortillería, located in Mexico City’s vibrant Polanco district, honors the profound role of heirloom corn in both Mexican culture and cuisine. Chef Karina Mejía is celebrated as one of the city’s foremost guardians of masa, a key ingredient in countless Mexican households. From sourcing and grinding to shaping and cooking, masa is thoughtfully integrated into every dish, crafted with the finest heirloom corn available.

Join Casey as she does her best to keep up with the experienced hands of Siembra’s kitchen, but wait until the end of the episode where she tries a local specialty for the first time!

       

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