Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Corn Tortilla
Analysing hundreds of thousands of recipes uncovers corn tortilla's optimal flavour pairings.
Corn tortilla is defined by the unmistakable flavours of corn and starch, but beneath its sweetness lies a complex symphony of subtle flavour notes, such as toast, caramel, and hay, that give it remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for corn tortilla is understanding how these notes harmonise.
To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how sour cream's lactic tones ground corn tortilla, and how chile de árbol's capsaicin notes create a surprising synergy with its grainy sweetness.
Flavour Profile Of Corn Tortilla Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour
An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. maillard, earthy, and vegetal) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.
Unlocking Flavour Combinations
To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.
Our analysis reveals a strong connection between corn and chilli flavours. Since corn tortilla has a distinct corn-like flavour, try pairing it with the hot flavours of chile de árbol.
The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing corn tortilla with chile de árbol.
Harmonious Flavours Of Corn Tortilla
Just as our analysis revealed that corn and hoppy flavour notes combine harmoniously, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in corn tortilla. For instance, the starchy flavours of corn tortilla are strongly associated with seedy and molasses flavours.
The aromas complementing the various accents of corn tortilla can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.
Flavour Profile Of Corn Tortilla And Its Complementary Flavour Notes
Matching Flavour Profiles
The flavour profile of sour cream offers many of the accents complementary to corn tortilla, including lactic and lacteal accents. Because the flavour profile of sour cream has many of the of the features that are complementary to corn tortilla, they are likely to pair very well together.
Prominent Flavour Notes Of Sour Cream Are Represented By Longer Bars
The chart above shows the unique profile of sour cream across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with corn tortilla.
Recipes That Pair Corn Tortilla With Sour Cream
Linked Flavour Notes
Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of corn tortilla, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.
The Flavour Notes That Harmonise With Corn Tortilla And The Ingredients That Share Some Of These Notes
Corn tortilla's Strongest Flavours
Complementary Flavours
Ingredients with Complementary Flavours
Flavour groups:
Nectarous
Acidic
Herbal
Spice
Vegetal
Maillard
Earthy
Woody
Carnal
The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of corn tortilla, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to corn tortilla.
What To Drink With Corn Tortilla
The lactic notes in yoghurt drink make it a perfect pairing with corn tortilla. Likewise, the lactic flavours in lassi create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of corn tortilla below.
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