Mexico
Mexico Recipes
This page now includes Tacos al Pastor, Guacamole, and Chilaquiles with ingredients and easy instructions for each dish.
Recipe 1
Tacos al Pastor
Tacos al Pastor pairs marinated pork with warm tortillas, pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
What You Need
- 500 g pork, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp achiote paste
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- Corn tortillas
- Diced onion, cilantro, and pineapple
How to Cook It
- Mix achiote paste, pineapple juice, garlic, and cumin, then coat the pork.
- Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the pork in a hot pan until browned and slightly caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate pan.
- Fill with pork and top with onion, cilantro, and pineapple.
Recipe 2
Guacamole
Guacamole is a simple avocado dip with lime, onion, tomato, herbs, and optional chili.
What You Need
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime
- 1/4 onion, finely diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- Cilantro
- Salt and optional chili
How to Make It
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add lime juice and mash to your preferred texture.
- Mix in onion, tomato, cilantro, and chili if using.
- Season with salt and taste for balance.
- Serve right away with chips or tacos.
Recipe 3
Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles uses tortilla chips simmered in salsa and finished with egg, cheese, onion, and cream.
What You Need
- Tortilla chips
- 1 cup salsa roja or salsa verde
- 2 eggs
- Queso fresco or grated cheese
- Crema or sour cream
- Sliced onion
How to Cook It
- Warm the salsa in a pan until it starts to bubble.
- Add the tortilla chips and toss briefly so they soften slightly.
- Cook the eggs separately the way you prefer.
- Plate the chips and top with eggs, cheese, onion, and crema.
- Serve immediately while the texture is still lively.