Lamb Tacos - Mexican Food At Its Best!| Greedy Gourmet

Q: How to warm your tortillas

You’ve got a few options to warm your wonderful tortillas: Use a cast iron pan or skillet Place the tortillas in a dry pan or skillet over a medium heat and cook them for about 30 seconds on each side Directly on the stovetop burner Char them directly over the gas flame for a few seconds using tongs. They’ll look extra badass and will have a nice smoky flavor. Just be careful not to burn them! In a slow cooker Wrap your tortillas in foil or a damp dish cloth and put them in your slow cooker. They’ll keep nice and warm until you’re ready to serve them. In a toaster Fold them in half and pop them in the toaster. Aim for around half the time you would normally toast bread. In the microwave Place them on a microwaveable plate and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Then microwave for 30 seconds at a time until heated through.

Question 1

What is Adobo Sauce?

Accepted Answer

Adobo sauce is a Mexican sauce of Spanish origin. It normally includes paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar, as well as several types of peppers and other spices. It’s typically used as a rub for meat or fish.

The term adobo comes from the Spanish word “adobar” which means to marinate.

Question 2

Which is best: corn tortillas or flour tortillas?

Accepted Answer

Corn tortillas are the healthier option – they are higher in fiber, contain whole grains and are lower in fat and calories.

For those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, 100% corn tortillas are also completely safe to eat.

They are also the traditional option – most authentic Mexican tacos are made with corn tortillas.

The benefit of flour tortillas is that they are stronger and can hold more ingredients. So, if you really want to build monster tacos, they might be your best bet.

Question 3

Can I use chile powder in place of chipotle paste?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Chile powder or “chili” powder (it’s known as chile in Mexico) makes a decent substitute for chipotle paste. Even better is chili pepper paste or ancho paste.

Paprika paste is another great alternative to chipotle paste. It does a great job of bringing that warm smoky flavor to lamb tacos.

Question 4

Can I make these tacos without lamb?

Accepted Answer

For me, you should make this recipe with lamb. When slow cooked, shredded and added to the tortillas, it’s absolutely divine!

If you’re not a fan of lamb, I recommend a slow cooked beef brisket or rump, or a pork shoulder.

Question 5

What toppings that work well with tacos?

Accepted Answer

The beauty of tacos is that you can customize them to suit your tastes. There are so many different toppings available. Choose to pimp up your lamb tacos with any of the following:

- Sliced avocado
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Shredded cabbage
- Shredded lettuce
- Fresh cilantro/coriander
- Lime wedges
- Crumbled cotija cheese or a cotija cheese substitute
- Sliced jalapenos
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sour cream
- Greek yogurt
- Salsa
- Guacamole and lime wedges

Question 6

How to warm your tortillas

Accepted Answer

You’ve got a few options to warm your wonderful tortillas:

Use a cast iron pan or skillet

Place the tortillas in a dry pan or skillet over a medium heat and cook them for about 30 seconds on each side

Directly on the stovetop burner

Char them directly over the gas flame for a few seconds using tongs. They’ll look extra badass and will have a nice smoky flavor. Just be careful not to burn them!

In a slow cooker

Wrap your tortillas in foil or a damp dish cloth and put them in your slow cooker. They’ll keep nice and warm until you’re ready to serve them.

In a toaster

Fold them in half and pop them in the toaster. Aim for around half the time you would normally toast bread.

In the microwave

Place them on a microwaveable plate and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Then microwave for 30 seconds at a time until heated through.

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Mexican Shredded Lamb

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