subject: Tacos- A True Mexican Treat [print this page] Traditional Mexico has given birth too many dishes, most of which have been adopted by modern cultures. Tacos had a Mexican cradle too, with tortillas being taken with small fish fillings. The dish found its way to American, and diversified with the kind of fillings chosen. Fish, chicken, pork and vegetable fillings are common, but ground beef and carne asada supersede them all. While some taco recipes are easy to make, there are those that are rather sophisticated, mostly because they include more ingredients.
Choose a taco recipe by the kind of filling it needs. In American and Canada, tacos usually have a hard shell, making them crunchier and more fun to eat. This idea started in the mid 1950s and its been used ever since. The tortillas are held in a U-shape as they are deep fried. This explains their shape. Right now, almost every average restaurant serves tacos. They can be enjoyed as a snack or as a full meal, depending on the occasion and the kind of recipe.
Making tortillas hardly takes time- something that makes them a go-to dish whenever you dont want to spend so much time in the kitchen. To make tacos, you need to have tortillas made. After kneading tortilla dough, you make some balls, flatten and then fry them. Stovetop browning is best done using a cast iron skillet.
Making the taco fillings is the other part of making tortillas. Ground beef is chosen because its more readily available than say, seafood, or chicken. If you happen to be going for ground beef tacos, then this condensed recipe should help. First acquire all the ingredients you will need- the beef, onions, pepper and seasoning ingredients- oregano paprika, cumin, salt, chili and garlic powders.
The first step is browning the beef, before adding the onions and the pepper. Stir until the pink in the beef is gone. Then add the seasoning ingredients, some water and simmer till ready. Taco making cannot get any easier than that. You are at liberty to add ingredients as you become more competent in making the dish. Adding guacamole, sour cream and garnishes such as cilantro and salsa can give you a whole new experience.
Tacos are a high calorie diet, if you are always keen to calculate your calorific intake. They are not meant to be a meal taken everyday, but even with that they do give the taste buds a treat that is out of the ordinary.
