Episode #92: Gabriela Perdomo
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Gabriela Perdomo is the owner of the tortillería and restaurant https://elcomalote.com/in Antigua, Guatemala. More than just a place to buy tortillas and eat delicious things with corn masa, the almost...
show moreSince El Comalote opened in 2021, they have helped open the eyes of urban consumers and chefs in the country to the flavor of heirloom corn. I’ve been there a couple of times now and tasting these thick, brightly colored tortillas – red, green, orange, blue, black – shows how perfect of a food a great tortilla can be. You really don’t need much else. They also make other masa derived foods like tamales, cambrayes, chicha, chuchitos. and more. What’s important from this interview is to understand how Gaby has been able to do this. More than just getting the very best corn and paying them the highest price, she has listened to the indigenous farmers and their communities that she works with to try to understand their needs and concerns.
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Author | Nicholas Gill |
Organization | Nicholas Gill |
Website | newworlder.substack.com |
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