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Before my telenovela starts , I would like to correct some misconceptions of Mexican food that your typical Mexican in America or Gringo wouldn't know about.

Let debunk some myths

1) There are no such thing as fajitas in Mexico.

this is not true, Mexico has their version of fajitas, which has bell peppers onions and marinated meats.

>> No.5531087
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>>5531084
They are called alambres

>> No.5531098
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>>5531087
2)burrito does not exist in Mexico.
Another false indication. Even in Mexico people think Burrito is a gringo food. A burrito is a common staple eaten in northern Mexico. It is usually made with dried beef, and stewed meats

>> No.5531100

>>5531084
Do Mexis have taquitos? (I don't just mean small taco nor mini tacos)

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>>5531098
3) tacos do not contain rice.
This is wrong, even in a traditionalist point of view this is wrong. There are certain tacos that contain rice, such as tacos de guisado, which is type of taco with stewed meats. the rice , in a way, contains the saucy meat.

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>>5531100
Yes, they are called flautas. They are usually served in a light broth and with cream and lettuce. Another similar dish is called tacos dorados or golden tacos. They are basically regular tacos but fried. Kind of Jack in the box tacos

>> No.5531146

I understand that traditional enchiladas uses corn tortillas rather than flour. And no sour cream.

Is there a website or a cook book that focuses on traditional mexican cooking? Been craving some good mexican food.

>> No.5531162

>>5531146
not op but try this

http://www.mexconnect.com/cuisine

http://www.eatyourbooks.com/
search for diana kennedy, rick bayless stuff

>> No.5531173

>>5531162
Thanks bro. I'll take a look.

>> No.5531181

>>5531117
>tacos do not contain rice.
They don't though. Soups like consomé de pollo, birria and barbacoa can include rice.

>> No.5531183

>>5531146
>no sour cream
It's not traditional, but it's also not uncommon.
Captcha: ciudad ieldovi

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>> No.5531200

>>5531181
They do in "tacos de guisado" which is very common in Mexico city and other central Mexican states. The rice is used as a glue that keeps the sauce all on the tortilla.

>> No.5531203

>>5531084
>Mexico has their version of fajitas, which has bell peppers onions and marinated meats.
Isn't that what fajitas have anyway?

>> No.5531212

>>5531146
Why do corn tortillas suck so bad? Are they meant to be cooked or something?

>> No.5531216

>>5531084
1) Everyone on /ck/ already knows

>> No.5531219

>>5531212
Tortillas are like bread: they taste much better freshly made. Most white tortillas are shit tier anyways.

>> No.5531254

>>5531219
Pretty much this. Theres a little shop thats basically a hole in the wall near where I live that makes homemade tortillas, among other things and they are ALWAYS sold out at the end of the day.

>> No.5531260

>>5531254
Aren't they technically storemade?

>> No.5531290

>>5531260
Hand-made, you get the gist.

>> No.5531428

>Mexican food doesn't use sour cream

is this true or false? i think they use crema fraiche but that's different.

>> No.5531443

>>5531254
They have to be, corn tortillas are best as fresh as possible. By the end of the day, they are useless.

>> No.5531538

>>5531098
In Sinaloa we make burritos de machaca, frijoles puercos y chicharrones.

>> No.5531553

>>5531428
Whenever you find a dish that requires crema, for example rajas con crema or fish tacos, some people substitute it for sour cream. Then again some people in Mexico use bell peppers for stuffed chiles.

>> No.5531559

What's the likelihood that I'll run into any really great tacos de lengua in Texas? I've wanted to try tongue for some time.

Otherwise, what about barbacoa? I hear varying interpretations, but I've heard it's largely mutton, but someone told me that it's more a style, more Caribbean than Mexican.

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>>5531428
Yes, we do use creme or diluted cream (media crema), we add it to tacos dorados, gorditas, tostadas, enchiladas, etc.

>> No.5531578

>>5531559
There's a taco truck out here in Houston that serves that. Never was brave enough to get it because I dont like the idea of eating tongue.

>> No.5531599

>>5531559
Barbacoa is basically meat slow-cooked under ground/in a pit and usually covered with maguey leaves or avocado leaves. The preparation varies from region to region some like to add an adobo marinade and some use a cows head/mutton etc etc. You won't eat real barbacoa in the states unless you eat it in someone's back yard. Health inspection in the US is a bitch

>> No.5531605

>>5531203
maybe this guy's only idea of tex mex is taco bell

>> No.5531615

>>5531538
that sounds horrifying.

>> No.5531620

>>5531559
Go to Houston and find one of those taquerias that look like it used to be a gas station. If they don't speak English you might be in luck

>> No.5531627

>>5531559
Where are you in Texas? Just to make sure you go to the right place when you lose your tongue virginity

>> No.5531632

I've been told that 99% of the Mexican food we eat here in Southern California is much different than the food they eat in Mexico City/the rest of Mexico. SoCal is more seafood Baja style. I've never really had the other type of Mexican food then

>> No.5531639

>>>5531084
>spanish class
>field trip for tacos
>traditional mexican joint
>thought everyone ordered what they wanted
>instead get served whatever they planned for us and just pay $10
>minor setback but whatev
>food is delicious
>get to burrito
>friends not fond of the rice in it
>take a bite
>like it
>finish plate
>pay
>thought the trip was kinda worth it but my friends did not seem to think so

>> No.5531642

>caring about shitskin food

texmex is better than authentic spicfood in every way

>> No.5531654

>>5531627
lewd

>> No.5531656

>>5531642
No.

>> No.5531659

>>5531642
texmex is great, one thing that sucksis how many jalisco mexican restaurants there are and they are all terrible

>> No.5531665

>>5531659
Jalisco food is boring in general. If you want good Mexican look for some Oaxacan or a place that sells DF antojitos

>> No.5531668

>>5531642
THIS. OMG THIS. Tex mex is delicious. Real mexican food is just soggy, boiled and bland. I used to see a mexican restaurant and would be so excited to eat there, now that they're all "authentic" I avoid them like the plague. I'd rather eat shitty Indian food... from a buffet... a LUNCH buffet... next to a college.

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>>5531668
nice b8 m8

>> No.5531686

>>5531668
Indian food's godlike though. I'd rather eat it than mexican food

>> No.5531691

>>5531677
Except I mean it, they boil shit more than the fucking Irish do. Tex Mex is spicy and greasy and crunchy and exciting. Real Mexican is overrated, boring and pretentious

>> No.5531692

>>5531686
They're both godlike when done well.

>> No.5531697

>>5531686
Yeah, so much better than Mexican food. Dat naan bread.

>> No.5531700

>>5531691
>boil
it all depends on the region. There's at least 600-700 types of dishes on Oaxaca alone, and there's at least 200 of those dishes that aren't "boiled"

Like I said, nice b8

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>>5531691
>greasy
>exciting
>in the same sentence

>> No.5531707

>>5531700
The shit that fucking hipsters think is "authentic" is ALWAYS boiled and shitty and flavorless. They call it "earthy"

>> No.5531710

>>5531697
those fuckers would never give enough naan bread when I got to go.

>> No.5531713

>>5531702
What are you? Jamie Oliver?
greasy food is delicious

>> No.5531718

>>5531691
>real Mexican can't be spicy
I don't think you have had real Mexican if you make a shitty statement like that.

>> No.5531728

>>5531707
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_5GfbheucI

How is this fucking boiled

>> No.5531736

>>5531713
I bet you like fast food too.

>> No.5531737

>>5531718
I bet you anything you're Mexican
>muh cultural heritage

>> No.5531741

>>5531728
I saw at least 15 things that were boiled in the opening credits alone

>> No.5531745

>>5531728
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2qjqmWzFIo
how is this boiled?

>> No.5531746

>>5531728
>The first food in the video
>"Here she's cutting up tender boiled octopus"

>> No.5531751

>>5531737
>cultural heritage
>implying I know anything about Mexico
Shit nigger I grew up in New England for most of my life. What makes you think I know my heritage.

>> No.5531755

>>5531745
Well... you "boil" things by submerging them in superheated water. I guess that's how they did it.

>> No.5531757

>>5531745
>boiled

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zGfXFTrXY

>> No.5531765

>>5531757
>boiled

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xej8UpZ32sA

>> No.5531772

>>5531765
>boiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xej8UpZ32sA [Embed]

>> No.5531781

>>5531765
>boiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYACzSrInDs

>> No.5531789

>>5531781
>boiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuwRKcddMiE

>> No.5531797

>>5531789
>boiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdtALCoL3Sc

>> No.5531805

>>5531797
>boiled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWPoijUI88c

>> No.5531810

>>5531789
I... I want to make this.

>> No.5531939

>>5531559
It will be the best taco you've ever had.

>> No.5532949

ayy lmao

>> No.5533693

>>5531084
le im so mexican i call americans greengos
te crees mucho por que eres mexicano o que?
hurr durr mi novela

por favor no escribas/hables asi.

>> No.5533705

ay ay ay

VIVA LA RAZA

>> No.5533712

>>5531162
>search for diana kennedy, rick bayless stuff
an okkie and a jew perfect people to get your mexican cooking tips from

>> No.5533713

>>5533693
le indio face

>> No.5533719

>>5531219
>Most white tortillas are shit tier anyways.
reminder yellow sweet corn is meant for pigs.