Titiyas

About This Recipe

Titiyas are the traditional Chamorro flatbread of Guam, made with either masa harina (corn) or all-purpose flour, coconut milk, and a touch of sugar. Cooked on a dry skillet, they are soft, slightly chewy, and essential accompaniments to kelaguen and other Chamorro dishes.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 2 cupsmasa harina (or all-purpose flour)
• 1/2 cupcoconut milk
• 1 tbspsugar
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 2-4 tbspwarm water (as needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix dough

   Combine masa harina, sugar, and salt. Add coconut milk and mix; add water tablespoon by tablespoon until a soft, pliable dough forms.

2. 2

   Rest

   Cover and rest 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Shape

   Divide into 8 balls. Press or roll each into a thin round about 15 cm in diameter.

4. 4

   Cook

   Cook on a dry medium-hot skillet 1–2 minutes per side until lightly speckled and cooked through. Keep warm wrapped in a cloth.

Variations

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  Add grated coconut to the dough for extra texture.

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  Use flour for a softer, chewy style titiyas.

Storage

Wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat on a dry pan.

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