Tacos de Chapulines 😋 Oaxaca 👍Cocina Tradicional Mexicana 🇲🇽

chapulines

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Tofu provides a protein alternative while chicken is more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas offer creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a budget-friendly topping.

Prepare the masa for tortillas by mixing wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt.

Knead the masa until well integrated and set aside.

Melt a piece of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and diced tomato to the melted butter in the skillet.

Add two packets of pre-cooked chapulines to the skillet with the onion and tomato, and sauté for about 3 minutes until heated through.

Prepare guacamole by mashing avocado in a bowl and adding chopped onion, cilantro, a small piece of green chili, and a few drops of lime juice to prevent oxidation.

Mix the guacamole ingredients well, adjusting salt and chili to taste.

Roll out the masa into thin tortillas and cook them on a comal until they puff up and are cooked through.

Assemble the tacos by placing chapulines on the warm tortillas, topping with guacamole, chopped onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice.

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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