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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Hopi people (Pre-Columbian) — Southwestern United States
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Gritty texture
Cause: Insufficient grinding after nixtamalization
Fix: Double-grind on metate or use finer mesh sieve
Gray discoloration
Cause: Excessive ash concentration
Fix: Reduce ash ratio to 1 tbsp per cup