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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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What's the difference between fajitas, enchiladas and tacos?

I'm not familiar with Mexican cuisine, but I enjoyed the things I've eaten so far. To me, they are all quite similar. Is there a real difference between fajitas, enchiladas and tacos? The taco is perhaps most distinguishable, because of the hard…
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At what step is the difference made between a quesadilla and burrito?

My quesadillas keep turning into burritos. This happens because I fold the tortilla in half but it doesn't stay so I tuck it in and roll it up by then it becomes a burrito (full and round). What's the difference? How do I make my quesadillas come…
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How do you properly cook cow tongue?

In Mexico, "Tacos de lengua" (cow tongue tacos) are popular, and I've come to love them! I want to learn to make them in the U.S. What is the proper way to cook a cow tongue? I've seen the taco stands remove the skin from the already-cooked…
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Chilli con carne - chocolate, cocoa powder or nothing?

I am about to prepare chilli con carne. I have found more recipes than I would even like. I have quite an idea what ingredients and spices to put in. The last question is whether to use chocolate, cocoa powder or nothing. How do mexicans cook chilli…
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What's the difference between a flauta and a taquito?

At one of my favourite local Mexican haunts they list Flautas and Taquitos as separate meals. One day, they were out of flautas and the waiter suggested I get taquitos as they are "the same". They definitely tasted similar, but why are they listed…
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How to make the sour cream that some restaurants serve with quesadillas?

I live in Belgium and I can't find where to buy SOUR cream, which is amazing with quesadillas. Is there a way to make it myself? http://foodies.blogs.starnewsonline.com/files/2010/05/cosmic_quesadilla.jpg
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What beans can I use to make refried beans?

Refried beans are traditionally made with pinto beans. However, I'm having trouble finding them; what other beans can I use to make refried beans?
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How to store freezer burritos?

I thought of just putting all of them together in a big Tupperware container, but they ended up sticking to each other. Is there any better way of storing?
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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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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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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 do you cook nopales while keeping the green color?

I am trying to cook mexican Nopales but they seem to loose their green look. Is there an ingredient that needs to be added or a special technique that would keep them as green as possible?
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Cochinita Pibil

I have made Pibil many times, though I'm looking to push it over the edge. I had the Pibil at this taco place in LA called Guisados and I have never really had anything like it. It seemed to be stewed after the initial roast and the taste of the…
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What can I use instead of amaranto?

Amaranto (amaranth grains) is a popular cereal used in Mexican cuisine, used in both savoury and sweet dishes. However, it's hard to come by here. What can I use instead? I'm not sure if it is a cous-cous style grain or more like rice.
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Recommendations on baking sopes?

The standard method of making sopes (and also huaraches, chalupas*, and gorditas*) can be summed up as: form medium-thick masa patties griddle those on both sides on a dry griddle form the raised edges of the sopes let sopes cool shallow-fry the…
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