Mexican recipes cookbook
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MEXICAN FOOD RECIPES
Unfortunately, for one reason or another, there are times when we can't visit our favorite Mexican restaurant or eat our favorite Mexican foods. However, this should not prevent you from having the pleasure of pampering your palate. That is why, now, we want to help you satisfy this desire and share with you some Mexican recipes that you can prepare at home, easily and quickly.
These recipes will give you pleasure and satisfaction when you try them. Follow each step to the letter and you can enjoy delicious food. This is a hands-on tour that will allow you to discover the different ways of cooking, and therefore to explain your culinary skills and your imagination, when serving your dish.
Mexican cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, due to its wide variety of exquisite dishes, which you will not be able to resist the urge not to eat. Cooking is more than just a meal. Here you will find different methods, shapes and techniques carried out with a lot of love, to satisfy your palate.
We know that countries around the world are full of multiculturalism, but despite this, it is very necessary that our national identity remains inviolable. But it is good that wherever we go there is always a little corner waiting for us to taste our typical food, and that it is also appreciated by people from different places.
Who could deny that tacos are one of the most delicious Mexican dishes for the palate? Even though, when you think about it, all Mexican cuisine is a unique experience for all tastes, how many people don't feel like eating Mexican guacamole, chicken or beef tacos, chilaquiles or enchiladas ?
RECIPES FULL OF PERSONALITY
The great thing about Mexican cuisine is that its most popular dishes are made from recipes full of flavor and personality, which, with a few basic ingredients that are very easy to find, will appeal to everyone. World at the table, this will allow you to experiment in your kitchen without too many problems.
How would you like to swap your usual dinner for a delicious homemade Mexican recipe? Here are some of the most well-known dishes. Which one will you try first?
MEXICAN RED RICE SALAD
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking / Baking time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
250 g red rice
1 can of canned corn
1 can of red beans
2 carrots
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 red onion
4 tbsp. tablespoon olive oil
1 lime
1 clove of garlic
tsp. 1 teaspoon ground paprika
tsp. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt pepper
PREPARATION
Cook the rice according to the package directions, then drain and let cool.
Wash the peppers, remove the seeds and white membranes, cut them into strips. Peel the carrots and grate them with a large grater. Drain the corn and beans. Peel and slice the onion.
Peel and crush the garlic. Mix it in a bowl with the spices, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
In a salad bowl, mix the cooked rice with the vegetables and the sauce. Turn to coat well.
Correct the seasoning if necessary, and serve.
MEXICAN SPICY MARINADE
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking / Baking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
9 garlic cloves
3 tbsp. chili sauce
3 tbsp. powdered paprika
3 tbsp. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1.5 c. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 tbsp. chopped cilantro
3 untreated oranges
3 untreated limes
6 tbsp. Tequila gold
6 tbsp. tablespoon olive oil
PREPARATION
Squeeze oranges and limes to collect their juice.
Combine the juice of the oranges and lemons in a bowl with the olive oil, chili sauce, tequila, paprika and cumin powder, dried oregano and chopped cilantro.
Peel and chop the garlic. Add it to the bowl with a little fleur de sel. Stir well.
Cover the bowl with cling film and place the Mexican marinade in the fridge until needed.
Use this Mexican marinade to brush pieces of lamb, pork, beef or chicken before cooking.
MEXICAN RICE
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking / Baking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 sweet chorizo
1 punnet of smoked bacon
1 large can of peeled tomatoes
1 onion
3 glasses of rice
3 glasses of water
PREPARATION
Degrease and brown the chorizo cut into rings, add the chopped onion and the bacon.
Leave to brown a little.
When it is golden, add the rice and cover with the water, the pepper and the peeled tomatoes that you will crush a little with 1 spoon.
Cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally
When all the water has been absorbed
It's ready! Serve hot.
MEXICAN COCKTAIL SHRIMP
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking / Baking time: 3 minutes
Servings: 24
INGREDIENTS
3 teaspoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon chili seasoning
24 shrimp, size 31-40, peeled, deveined and tails removed
1 chopped tomato
1/2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon of lime juice
24 small crispy tortilla cups
3 tablespoons of sour cream
salt
PREPARATION
In a skillet, heat 2 Tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chili seasoning and shrimp, then cook for 3 minutes or until pink (stir halfway through cooking). Season with salt and set aside. (The shrimp will keep overnight in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.)
In a bowl, combine the tomato, jalapeo, onion, 3 tbsp. of the cilantro, lime juice and remaining oil. Salt. (The pico de gallo will keep overnight in the refrigerator.)
When ready to serve, in each cup, divide the drained pico de gallo, sour cream and reserved chili shrimp. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.
BEEF CHIMICHANGA RECIPE
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking / Baking time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS
500 g Ground beef
6 Flour tortillas
4 Slices of cheddar cheese
Iceberg lettuce
1 Chopped white onion
Spicy sauce
salt
pepper
PREPARATION
To prepare the beef chimichanga recipe, take 6 flour tortillas, wrap them in aluminum foil and put them in a static oven for about 15 minutes at 175 . When the tortillas are hot, do not turn off the oven, it will be useful later.
After heating the flour tortillas take a large skillet and cook 500 g of ground beef over medium heat and let it go until cooked.