Tacos al Pastor are the best introduction to tacos to a rookie. They’re very popular on the street and easy to make at home. So far no one that I offered them to has disliked them. In the absence of a vertical grill, use a horizontal grill and cook in low heat. Tacos al Pastor Print Recipe Heat Scale: Mild …
Habanero Guacamole
Super hots really blew the ceiling off of what was possible for a hot, spicy guacamole.
Costras
Think of this as a tortilla made of grilled cheese, that can be filled with all kinds of meats or vegetables.
Recado Negro
This condiment can be used for a stew of poultry or pork meat.
Chiles Toreados
Most restaurants in Mexico will offer free of charge at your request Chiles Toreados, which are serranos sofritos (sautéed in vegetable oil until dark)
Piri Piri Oil
This interesting sauce is the Caribbean oil-based variation on the African sauce from Angola, which was transferred to the region by Portuguese immigrants working the cacao plantations in Trinidad and Guyana.
Tunisian Five Spice Powder
While Tunisian Five Spice Powder sounds like something the DEA looks for in your luggage at the airport, it’s really a simple blend of curry spices from North Africa.
