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One of our most popular recipes ever, this creamy take on tortilla soup is made with pantry staples, chicken, and masa harina, which adds thickness.—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026 The key to great tortillas is great masa harina and Masienda's flour is my favorite (well, outside of Mexico anyway).—Scott Gilbertson Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025 Mix the masa harina and water, cover and rest for 15 minutes.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025 In a medium bowl, add the masa harina, salt and the tomatillo water.—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for masa harina
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Etymology
Mexican Spanish, probably literally, flour masa (masa in the form of flour)