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Cultural Context

Tacos al Pastor originated in central Mexico, influenced by Lebanese immigrants who brought the concept of shawarma. Traditionally made with marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, this dish has become a beloved street food, celebrated for its rich flavors and vibrant toppings. Today, variations exist worldwide, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence.

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6 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons lard or vegetable shortening
1 cup warm water
9 guajillo chilis
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1

Remove the stems and seeds from 9 guajillo chilis and place them into a blender.

2

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 0.5 tablespoon of Mexican oregano to the blender with the chilis.

3

Blend the ingredients until smooth using a foodie ninja blender.

4

Place a burner on medium heat and add the blended chili mixture to a pan.

5

Once you can smell the chili roasting (after about 25 to 30 seconds), turn off the heat.

6

In a bowl, add 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and then add the blended chili mixture.

7

Add 3 tablespoons of lard to the flour and chili mixture and combine them together.

8

Make a well in the mixture and add 3/4 cup of warm water, adjusting the amount based on climate if necessary.

9

Knead the dough until it's not sticky, adding more water if needed, and knead for about 4 minutes.

10

If the dough is still sticky after 4 minutes, sprinkle in about half a tablespoon of flour and continue kneading.

11

After kneading for 6 to 8 minutes, form the dough into a ball and warm up a little lard in your hands to cover the dough.

12

Cover the dough with plastic wrap, a kitchen cloth, or a plate and let it rest for a minimum of 45 minutes in a warm place.

13

After resting, divide the dough into about a dozen balls for tortillas.

14

Warm up more lard in your hands and cover the tortilla balls to prevent drying out.

15

Dip a tortilla ball in all-purpose flour and press the edges before rolling it out.

16

Roll the tortilla into a large shape, flipping it over to ensure even thickness.

Equipment Needed

blenderfoodie ninja blenderpanbowl
Local Name: comida mexicana

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