Turning the corn
In order to prepare Tasemenana (see Tasemenana-Preserving Green Corn post), the corn needs to be turned from time to time, until it was golden brown all around the ears. This picture shows well the eight-rowed white Lenape flour corn being turned as it begins the browning process. I am processing only two ears, Touching Leaves Woman was accustomed to turning all the ears in a pit in the center of the field-20 foot long and about 10′ wide.
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So you are roasting and drying the corn at the same time? This will be ground into meal? Thank you, enjoy your blog.
By: TP on September 14, 2011
at 5:15 pm
Touching Leaves Woman describes the preserved tasemenana is used cooked with meat. I see it used the same as hominy reconstituted in water as most foods were and providing a different flavor than the hominy. Wanishi for your questions and comment
By: hearttohearthcookery on September 14, 2011
at 10:03 pm