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Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a quintessential Mexican dish, originating from the indigenous peoples of Mexico. They have evolved over centuries and are now enjoyed worldwide in various forms. Traditionally, tacos are made with corn tortillas and filled with a variety of ingredients, reflecting regional flavors and preferences. They are often served at social gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing the rich culinary heritage of Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
127.5 grams masa harina
141 grams warm water
pinches of salt
2 chicken breasts
3 heaped teaspoons of seasoning (cezanne)
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.25 teaspoon hot chili pepper
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
5-6 grinds black pepper
4-5 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole pepper (red, green, or yellow)
0.5 onion (red or white)

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas can be less expensive.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Grilled chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for making corn tortillas for tacos.

2

Explain that store-bought tortillas are an option but demonstrate how to make them from scratch.

3

Discuss the importance of masa harina and its availability in the UK, mentioning the two types: white and yellow corn.

4

Measure out 127.5 grams of masa harina and place it in a bowl.

5

Measure out 141 grams of warm water and add a couple of pinches of salt to the masa harina.

6

Stir the masa harina and salt together with a fork until clumped, then use hands to bring the dough together.

7

Place the dough in a Ziploc bag and let it hydrate for 10 minutes.

8

After 10 minutes, weigh the dough, which should be around 270 grams, and divide it into six balls of approximately 45 grams each.

9

Use a plastic bag and a heavy cast iron enameled frying pan to press each ball into a tortilla, ensuring no wrinkles in the plastic.

10

Prepare the chicken by slicing two breasts into strips and marinating them with spices: 3 heaped teaspoons of cezanne, 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika, 0.25 teaspoon hot chili pepper, ground chipotle pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 5-6 grinds of black pepper.

11

Add 4-5 tablespoons of olive oil to the marinated chicken and mix well, letting it marinate for a while.

12

Slice one whole pepper and half an onion into strips for cooking with the chicken.

13

Heat a griddle pan on high heat without adding oil and mix the marinated chicken with the sliced peppers and onions.

14

Carefully place the marinated chicken strips in the hot pan without crowding them to ensure even cooking.

15

Once the chicken is charred, remove it from the heat along with the cooked vegetables.

16

Mix the chicken and vegetables together in a bowl, preparing them for tacos or fajitas.

17

Prepare additional toppings such as salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce for serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingchoppingassembling

Equipment Needed

Ziploc bagbowlforkcast iron enameled frying pangriddle pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

TacoTacos al Pastor
Local Name: tacos

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