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Questions tagged [mexican-cuisine]

Questions with this tag should be about traditional ingredients, preparations or dishes from Mexico - such as tamales, tacos or flan. Questions about ingredients common to Mexican-style cooking, but which aren't about a specific Mexican dish, should not use this tag.

Questions with this tag should be about traditional ingredients, preparations or dishes from Mexico - such as tamales, tacos or flan. Questions about ingredients common to Mexican-style cooking, but which aren't about a specific Mexican dish, should not use this tag.

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Second quesadilla made on my panini press is not as crispy as the first

I like to make quesadillas on my panini press. I typically make two for a meal. Here is what I do: Preheat the panini press to medium-high. While heating, assemble the quesadillas. I typically add cheese, shredded chicken, bacon bits, and onions.…
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issues with mexican restaurant-style white cheesedip

Recently I was trying to replicate the Mexican Restaurant-style white cheese dip that can be found in mexican restaurants around the south east United States. (Specifically I was thinking of the cheese dip found at the El Toro chain around Atlanta,…
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Why does my horchata have too much sediment?

I've tried a few times to make horchata. My process is as follows: Put 1 cup of long grain rice, one cinnamon stick, and 4 cups of water in the blender. Blend briefly to break up. Let soak for 3+ hours. Blend thoroughly. Strain through a fine…
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Fried flour tortilla from scratch cook first or just fry

I'm working on my chicken flauta recipe skills today, I like to make everything from scratch but all I can find are recipes with store bought tortillas. Knowing how much better homemade corn tortillas are I'm thinking of trying this with scratch…
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How long does tortilla dough keep for?

I am making tortillas with masa harina corn flour according to this recipe. Can I make it a few hours in advance and cook the tortillas just before they are to be eaten? Or should I cook them after making the dough and then reheat them just before…
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Make Ahead Quesadillas

A few friends of mine are visiting and I wanted to make some Quesadillas (No meat). Ordinarily, I would make them, keep them covered in tin foil and serve hot in a few minutes. However, this time, I need to pick up my friends at the airport which…
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Why does my corn flour dough feel like wet sand?

I did corn dough empanadas and the dough felt almost like wet sand and was tearing apart in my hands, impossible to shape up. What should I do better next time ? I followed this simple receipe: 2 1/2 cup (290 g) corn flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup…
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If the recipe says simmer beans for 3 hours, can I just turn up the heat and cook faster?

I just got home from work, and tonight is my night to cook. Unfortunately, I just realized this recipe for Mexican beans says I should simmer the beans for 3 hours. I'm too hungry for that, but I really want to eat these. Would be okay to skip the…
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Better way to peel chiles de agua for rellenos?

The basic recipe for Chiles Rellenos is: Char the outside of some whole chile peppers and peel them Slit the peppers and remove the seeds Stuff the peppers with cheese or picadillo Batter and fry the peppers Optionally, add some sauce In the…
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How do taco trucks get their soft taco shells to have a slightly oily texture and more complex taste?

When I get tacos from a taco truck or the more authentic Mexican restaurants here, the soft corn taco shells often have a somewhat oily texture and are a darker color than the shells are prior to being warmed/cooked. Here is one example and here is…
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Can I replace Lard with Ghee in tortillas?

I am trying to make home made tortillas and I was wondering if I can substitute Lard with Ghee as I am not too keen about the taste of lard. My understanding is that ghee, like lard doesn't have lot of moisture and hence it can be used. But I hope I…
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Fajitas: Marinade Vegetables With Chicken

My local grocery store prepares a chicken fajita blend that has the chicken, marinade, onions, and peppers all mixed together. It's simply for convenience. Buy x amount of the mixture, go home, throw it into a skillet, and voila: dinner. My…
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What is the difference between traditional Mexican cooking and Tex-Mex?

Most Americans (including myself) have grown up on Tex-Mex thinking it was traditional Mexican cooking. I was able to eat traditional Mexican (I thought) at a small cafe in downtown Denver. It was delicious and savory. My question is what is…
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How should I layer the ingredients in a taco salad?

When making taco salad, I often run into problems: If the beans or sour cream come in contact with the tortilla chips, the chips will become soggy. If the cheese comes in contact with hot ingredients, such as meat or beans, the cheese will melt too…
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Veggie Burger local to Tulancingo, Mexico

When I was in Tulancingo, Mexico I had some type of vegetarian burger that I was told was specific to that region. I don't know the Spanish name or what was in it. Does anyone know what this would be, what it is called, what's in it? I was there in…
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