Tacos de canasta

Tacos de canasta
Tacos de canasta in Coyoacán
Alternative namestacos sudados[1]
paquitos sudados (in Chiapas)[2]
tacos al vapor (Northern Mexico)[3]
Typetaco; Mexican antojito
Place of originTlaxcala, Mexico
Associated cuisineMexican cuisine

Tacos de canasta ('basket tacos') are a popular Mexican food preparation consisting of tortilla filled with various stews.[2] Typical fillings are papa ('potato'), chicharrón ('pork rinds'), frijoles ('beans') or adobo ('marinade').[4] In all cases, the tacos are bathed in oil or melted butter. They are originally from San Vicente Xiloxochitla [es], Tlaxcala, although they are consumed throughout central Mexico, especially in the large cities of the country. They are usually sold on bicycles that circulate on the streets or also in street stalls. The name comes from the basket in which they are placed to keep them warm.

They are considered a simple, very inexpensive snack (they do not exceed $10 MXN each)[5] and are well known to all Mexicans, in addition to being highly caloric and satiating. Traditionally, they are served with spicy (green or red) sauce, pickled chilies or guacamole.[1]

  1. ^ a b "La historia de los tacos de canasta y en dónde comer los mejores en la CDMX". Animal Gourmet (in Spanish). June 20, 2019. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  2. ^ a b Muñoz, R. "Tacos de canasta". Diccionario enciclopédico de la Gastronomía Mexicana. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  3. ^ "El origen de los tacos de canasta". Taco Gurú (in Spanish). 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-27.
  4. ^ "Historia de los tacos de canasta". Revista Gourmet de México (in Spanish). 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
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