comal

[koh-mahl, kaw-mahl]

noun

plural

comals ,

plural

comales .

1. a griddle made from sandstone or earthenware.

Word History and Origins

Origin of comal¹

1835–45, < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl comālli

Example Sentences

Rather than portray such a violent scene, Nava shows Rosa arriving at her mother’s comal and finding it full of white butterflies.

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Heat up a comal or skillet over medium heat, then toast the pasilla chiles for about 1 to 2 minutes, flipping with tongs as they toast.

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A good tortilla, made fresh and hot off the comal, needs nothing more than a sprinkle of salt to be enjoyed.

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“At the end of the day, she is showing us that all you need is fire, a comal and some ingredients to cook up these amazing meals,” Mr. Sandoval said.

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My memories of it range from clear as a cloudless day to hazy, like the hot steam coming off a taquero’s comal.

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