Rice Free Vegan Corn Tortillas

Warm, pliable, and kissed with just the right amount of char, these homemade corn tortillas are the kind of thing that makes every taco night feel like a real occasion. Masa harina, salt, and warm water are all it takes — no animal products, no fillers, and absolutely no rice or rice-derived ingredients hiding anywhere in the mix. That simplicity is actually the whole point: masa harina is ground from dried nixtamalized corn, so it brings its own earthy, slightly sweet flavor that store-bought flour tortillas just can't touch. The technique is straightforward — press, cook, flip twice, and steam inside a folded towel — and that final rest in the towel is what transforms them from stiff discs into something soft and bendy enough to fold without cracking. A cast iron skillet or comal gets them beautifully speckled in under two minutes per tortilla, so you can press and cook in a satisfying rhythm once you get going. These are genuinely better than anything wrapped in plastic at the grocery store, and knowing exactly what went into them makes every bite taste even better.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →