How to Make Tacos 🌮🎬

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] ——— 📚 Want to learn more? Check out the Table of Contents or Collections. 🎧 Prefer to listen? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast. 🎳 Team for this lesson: Michelle Tandler & April Word This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.trylifeschool.com