Ingredientes 2 tazas de frijoles cocidos 1/3 taza de agua o del caldo en que se cocieron los frijoles 1/4 taza de aceite 8 tortillas de maíz 3/4 taza de queso fresco o manchego 3 cucharadas de cebolla picada 1 ó 2 chiles de árbol tatemados directamente en el fuego (opcional) 1/2 taza de crema […]
Continue ReadingEn Puebla, estos se sirven como pequeños rollos del tamaño de un dedo, y se les llaman taquitos. Las hojas de uva por lo general vienen en un frasco, empacadas en salmuera, y deben ser bien enjuagadas antes de cocinar con ellas. Las hojas de col se pueden utilizar en vez de hojas de uva, […]
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Beef brisket reminds me of family gatherings back home. We had a big family gathering with all the cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and anyone else we considered family. As soon as everyone arrived the pans of shredded brisket or as we called it, carne deshebrada, came out of nowhere. After that came the huge bowls of potato salad, […]
Continue ReadingThis is a delicious and authentic recipe for tacos al vapor made with chicken breasts. 3 whole chicken breasts water 3 tsp. Salt 3 Tbs. Oil 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) tomatoes – chopped 2 large onions – chopped 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tbs ground cumin 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) corn tortillas 1 stick of butter or margarine […]
Continue ReadingIngredients 24 soft corn tortillas 2 cups of shredded chicken 1 white onion finely chopped 1 1/2 cups of roughly grated Mexican cheese such as manchego (Monterey Jack, milk cheddar or mozzarella can be substituted) 1 pint of sour cream 1 cup of chili sauce (the same as you made for the chilaquiles) mixed with […]
Continue ReadingThese mini tostadas with spiced tomato confit are based on the classic Puebla spiced tomato dish, but made without the chicken or chorizo, so vegetarian guests can munch happily on the mini tostadas with a tangy tomato topping. Leaving the charred, roasted skin on the tomatoes is characteristic of Central Mexican cooking, and adds a […]
Continue ReadingMexican Kitchen While on a recent trip through the central plain states of Mexico I was having one of those evenings where I was too beat to get dressed up for dinner and I wasn’t really that hungry but I needed to eat something. As usual, I took to the streets in search of tacos. […]
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