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TACOS

A taco.. Is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions and lettuce. History In fact you can not say exactly what date it was invented, but it is believed that the dish originated in prehispanic Mexico. Writing at the time of the Spanish conquistadors, Bernal Daz del Castillo documented the first taco feast enjoyed by Europeans, a meal which Hernn Corts arranged for his captains in Coyoacn.[3][4] It is not clear why the Spanish used their word, "taco", to describe this indigenous food. Traditional tacos There are many traditional varieties of tacos: Tacos de Asador ("spit" or "grill" tacos) may be composed of any of the following: carne asada tacos; tacos de tripita ("tripe tacos"), grilled until crisp; and, chorizo asado (traditional Spanish style sausage). Each type is served on two overlapped small tortillas and sometimes garnished with guacamole, salsa, onions, and cilantro. Tacos may also be served with salsa. Tacos Al pastor/De Adobada ("shepherd style") are made of thin pork steaks seasoned with adobo seasoning, then skewered and overlapped on one another on a vertical rotisserie cooked and flame-broiled as it spins. Tacos sudados ("sweaty tacos") are made by filling soft tortillas with a spicy meat mixture. The covering keeps the tacos warm and traps steam ("sweat") which softens them.

In fact you cannot say exactly what date it was invented, but it is believed that the dish originated in prehispanic Mexico.

There are many traditional varieties of tacos: Tacos de Asador: ("spit" or "grill" tacos) may be composed of any of the following: carne asada and, chorizo asado (traditional Spanish style sausage). Tacos Al pastor/De Adobada ("shepherd style") are made of thin pork steaks seasoned with adobo seasoning.

Tacos sudados ("sweaty tacos") are made by filling soft tortillas with a spicy meat mixture.

Is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. Including beef, chicken, vegetables and cheese. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied

by garnishes such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions and lettuce.

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