totopo

totopo
 n.— «A totopo is a tortilla that is made with salt in the dough and is then baked dry, rather than pliable. This toasted tortilla was made specifically for travellers, as it keeps without spoiling.» —“What is the recipe for the tortilla?” by Ricardo J. Salvador Culture and Society of México FAQ , 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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