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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Tacos de Canasta

Cultural Context

Tacos de Canasta, or basket tacos, are a popular street food in Mexico, often sold by vendors who transport them in a basket lined with cloth to keep them warm. They are typically filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile and beloved snack or meal option. The dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where tacos are a staple, and showcases the creativity of local cooks in using accessible ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 Chiles Guajillo
4 Dientes de Ajo
1 Cebolla Blanca
1 Cucharada de Sal de grano
1 kilo de Tomate Verde o Tomatillo
1/2 cebolla blanca
2 dientes de ajo
Chiles serranos (verdes) cantidad necesaria
Chiles rojos (Yahualica) cantidad necesaria
Aguacate al gusto
Sal de Grano o sal entera
1 kilo y medio de Tortillas calientes
1 kilo de papas cocidas y peladas
250 gramos de chorizo o longaniza
1 cucharada de aceite
sal al gusto
500 gramos de frijoles fritos en manteca
500 gramos de chicharrón prensado

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

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

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while ground beef can be more affordable.

1

Prepare the adobo by blending the chiles guajillo, garlic, onion, and salt until smooth.

2

For the spicy sauce, blend the tomatillos, half an onion, garlic, serrano chiles, red chiles, avocado, and salt to taste until smooth.

3

For the potato tacos, mash the cooked and peeled potatoes and mix with cooked chorizo or longaniza, adding oil and salt to taste.

4

Assemble the tacos using the hot tortillas and the prepared fillings.

Cooking Techniques

steamedfried

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Basket TacosTacos de Sudadera
Local Name: Tacos de Canasta

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