This lesson is 356 words, a 1 min 25 second reading time. It is the eighth lesson of Lunch 2.0.
📍 Introduction:
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.
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.
🧂 Ingredients:
* Tortillas (e.g., corn, wheat)
* Fillings
* Garnish
✅ Instructions:
Stovetop-warmed:
* Heat large pan (cast iron recommended)
* Add tortillas. Don't crowd.
* Warm ~15-30 sec on each side.
* Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel.
Oven-warmed:
* Preheat the oven to 350-400°F.
* Wrap tortillas in foil.
* Heat 5-10 min, depending on the stack's size.
Crispy w/ cheese:
* Heat pan & add oil.
* Add tortillas. Flip after ~1 min.
* Add thinly sliced cheese.
* Top with a lid (optional, cover loosely to speed up melting)
* Remove when crisp/melted to your preference.
📝 Notes Tips & Tricks
* Microwave warming is okay in a pinch but not recommended. It can lead to rips & odd texture.
* Tortillas freeze well. Defrost them individually or together.
* To make a quesadilla, use a larger, flour-based tortilla. Fold it over, or top with a second.
* If using leftovers, dice & reheat before using as filling.
📓 Taco Inspiration Reference Guide:
* Crunch: cabbage, lettuce, onion, slaw
* Sweet: salsa, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, corn
* Creamy: cheese (e.g., jack, cotija), sliced avocado, guacamole, sour cream, queso
* Seasoning: herbs (e.g., cilantro), chiles/jalapenos, lime juice, hot sauce
* Protein: meat, poultry, fish, seafood, deli meat, beans, scrambled eggs
* Leftovers: roasted vegetables, roasted chicken, boiled/blanched vegetables
🗂 Recipe: Breakfast Tacos 🍳
* Ingredients: corn tortillas, eggs, olive oil, salt, cheese (optional), toppings/garnish (optional)
* Instructions: (1) make crispy tacos, (2) make scrambled eggs (🎬 demo), (3) top tacos with eggs & garnish as desired.
* Video recipes/demos 🎬 : 20-sec version, IG step-by-step
🎓 Further Study
* Taco [Wikipedia]
* Our Best Tacos (44 recipes) [NYTimes]
* 40+ Recipes for Taco Tuesday
* Breakfast Tacos 🎬 [Life School, Instagram]
* Breakfast Tacos 🎬 [Life School, TikTok version]
* How to Scramble an Egg 🎬 [Life School]
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🎳 Team for this lesson: Michelle Tandler & April Word
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