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Tacos Dorados

Cultural Context

Tacos Dorados are a popular Mexican dish, often enjoyed as a street food or at family gatherings. They are known for their crispy texture and are typically filled with various meats and topped with fresh ingredients. This dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of Mexico, where tacos are a staple.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breast
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup cilantro
1 medium onion
1 avocado
1 lemon
4 radishes
1 medium tomato
2 cups iceberg lettuce
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup olive oil
2 chiles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber and nutrients.

shredded meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey or chicken is lower in fat.

1

Introduce the recipe and ingredients needed for Tacos Dorados.

2

Place chicken breasts in a pot with water and add garlic, salt, cumin, cilantro, and a piece of onion.

3

Boil the chicken for 30 minutes.

4

Prepare the salsa by boiling a tomato and some chiles for a few minutes until soft.

5

In a molcajete, grind a cup of garlic with a little salt, then add the boiled chiles and tomato one by one until well mixed.

6

After 30 minutes, remove the chicken and shred it into small pieces by hand, reserving the chicken broth in the pot.

7

Use chopsticks to hold the tortillas and fill them with shredded chicken and ricotta cheese.

8

Heat olive oil in a frying pan until hot, then place the filled tacos in the pan to fry.

9

Fry the tacos until they are crispy and golden brown.

10

Serve the tacos dorados with toppings of sour cream, grated cheese, salsa, tomato, onion, radish, avocado, and lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

frying pantongspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fried TacosCrispy Tacos
Local Name: Tacos Dorados

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