How a Master Chef Runs the Only Two Michelin-Starred Mexican Restaurant in America — Mise En Place

squab

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and still flavorful.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Flour tortillas can be less expensive and whole grain offers more fiber.

Start by processing the corn to create masa for the tortillas.

Nixtamalize the corn to remove the outer husk and unlock nutrients.

Use a Molinito to grind the corn into masa.

Mix the masa with a little bit of fat and salt.

Prepare the squab by marinating it in Lebanese spices.

Skewer the marinated squab and grill it over oak charcoal until it has nice color and char.

Make a sourdough tortilla that is delicate and soft.

Assemble the tacos by placing the grilled squab in the flour tortilla.

Top with Aleppo pepper sauce and cucumber crema.

Serve with squab broth on the side.

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