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How to Make Tacos ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŽฌ

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This lessonย is 356 words, a 1 min 25 second reading time. It is the eighth lesson ofย Lunch 2.0.

Crispy tacos with jack cheese, leftover sautรฉed onions, & ground chicken. Garnished with cilantro & sour cream.

๐Ÿ“ Introduction:ย 

Pre-dating the arrival of the Spanish in Mexico, tacos are now beloved globally. Consisting of a corn or wheat tortilla heaped with fillings and garnish, tacos are nutritious, tasty, and versatile.ย 

Additionally, they are fun to experiment with. Traditional varieties consist primarily of meat & garnish, but chefs have embraced the taco as a palate for broad creative expression. Give yourself license to experiment. You might discover something divine.ย 

๐Ÿง‚ Ingredients:ย 

  • Tortillas (e.g., corn, wheat)ย 

  • Fillingsย 

  • Garnishย 

โœ… Instructions:ย 

Stovetop-warmed:ย 

  1. Heat large pan (cast iron recommended)

  2. Add tortillas. Don't crowd.ย 

  3. Warm ~15-30 sec on each side.ย 

  4. Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel.ย 

Oven-warmed:ย 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350-400ยฐF.

  2. Wrap tortillas in foil.ย 

  3. Heat 5-10 min, depending on the stack's size.

Crispy w/ cheese:

  1. Heat pan & add oil.ย 

  2. Add tortillas. Flip after ~1 min.ย 

  3. Add thinly sliced cheese.ย 

  4. Top with a lid (optional, cover loosely to speed up melting)ย ย 

  5. Remove when crisp/melted to your preference.ย 

๐Ÿ“ Notes Tips & Tricks

  • Microwave warming is okay in a pinch but not recommended. It can lead to rips & odd texture.ย 

  • Tortillas freeze well. Defrost them individually or together.ย ย 

  • To make a quesadilla, use a larger, flour-based tortilla. Fold it over, or top with a second.ย 

  • If using leftovers, dice & reheat before using as filling.ย 

๐Ÿ““ Taco Inspiration Reference Guide:ย 

๐Ÿ—‚ Recipe: Breakfast Tacos ๐Ÿณ

  • Ingredients: corn tortillas, eggs, olive oil, salt, cheese (optional), toppings/garnish (optional)ย 

  • Instructions: (1) make crispy tacos, (2) make scrambled eggs (๐ŸŽฌ demo), (3) top tacos with eggs & garnish as desired.

  • Video recipes/demos ๐ŸŽฌ : 20-sec version, IG step-by-step

๐ŸŽ“ Further Study

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๐ŸŽณ Team for this lesson: Michelle Tandler & April Word