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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
1 Kg de tomate verde
3 chiles serranos
3 cebollas blanca
4 dientes de ajo
1 manojo de cilantro
1 aguacate
1 kg de papas
3 pqt de longaniza o chorizo de soya o pavo (210 grs c/u)
1 kg de frijoles cocidos
5 chiles guajillos
1 taza de aceite de oliva o canola
2 hojas de aguacate
2 zanahorias
7 chiles jalapeños
1/4 taza de vinagre de manzana
1 hoja de laurel
7 pimientas enteras
1 cucharadita de orégano seco

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 ingredients by chopping the tomato verde, chiles serranos, cebollas, garlic, and cilantro.

2

Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them.

3

Cook the longaniza or chorizo until browned.

4

Prepare the frijoles cocidos by mashing or keeping them whole as desired.

5

Soak the chiles guajillos in hot water, then blend them with garlic, vinegar, and spices to create a sauce.

6

Assemble the tacos using the prepared ingredients, adding avocado and other toppings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

steamedfried

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Basket TacosTacos de Sudadera
Local Name: Tacos de Canasta

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