Steps
- 1.
Wiiwish (Cahuilla people (Southern California)): Clay-leached acorn meal forms base for this traditional porridge
- 2.
Acorn Mochi (Modern Japanese fusion): Clay-processed acorn starch creates elastic texture for mochi
- 3.
Tanoak Flatbread (Pomo people (Northern California)): Quick-leached flour enables immediate dough preparation
The Science
Primary Reaction
Adsorption of tannins onto clay particles