3 lbs. shelled corn or 1 1/2 kilos (dry corn kernels)
3 qts. cold water
3 oz. slaked lime (hydrated - in S.A. it is used in mixing cement and paints,
it comes in powder or rock form)

Wash the shelled corn (be sure it does not have rodent or insect poison) buy at food market. Cover the shelled corn with cold water in a large pot (enamel or steel is best). Add the lime and dissolve it. Boil until the corn grains begin to peel. Remove from fire and wash in cold water several times. Rub the kernels between fingers until kernels are peeled. Rinse well to remove all lime. Grind in a food chopper with fine blade, or a small corn mill. This makes about 6 pounds.

For making tortillas, add 1 teaspoon salt for each 2 cups meal and knead into a lump. Break off a piece the size of an egg and flatten a little, then put into a tortilla press between plastic papers and press into a tortilla. If you don't have a press, it can be rolled out between pieces of plastic or waxed papers. Cook the tortilla on a very dry grill or frying pan until toasted on both sides.