“Tortamale” TORTA + TAMALE + BIRRIA = Ultimate WIN

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while cottage cheese is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, whereas canola oil is usually cheaper.

make Birria

make tamales

assemble the sandwich

Cooking Techniques

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