Fresh Masa

[lowereastrittenhouse]

I'm wondering if anyone had tips on where to buy fresh masa. I haven't come across it in the Mexican grocers I've been to in the Italian market, but it's possible I've overlooked a place that carries it.

[asmith]

lowereastrittehouse, when you say fresh masa, do you mean masa dough from masa harina flour or by grinding nixtamal corn and creating fresh masa. If the later, I haven't found it except in Queens NY at Tortillieria Nixtamal. Love to know. I asked at Tortilleria San Roman in the Italian market and they told me they use the flour. Though I have to say there was a language issue, so I might have misunderstood. Here is a brief reivew I did of them if you are interested: http://www.alonnazone.com/gathering/e...

[lowereastrittenhouse]

asmith, indeed, I'm referring to the freshly ground masa, not that reconstituted from masa flour.

[asmith]

Good luck! I'd love to get my hands on fresh masa here in Philly.

[barryg]

Did you ask at Tortilleria San Roman?