VIDEO: Tacos | Basics with Babish

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This week on Basics I’m going to show you how to transform taco night. I’ll show you how to make corn tortillas, different proteins, and garnishes.

Recipe: https://basicswithbabish.co/basicsepisodes/tacos

Ingredients & Grocery List:
+ For tortillas:
2 cups Masa harina
1 1/4 cups Water

+ For chimichurri and skirt steak:
1 Fresno pepper
2 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Olive oil
Handful cilantro or parsley
4-5 cloves garlic
Small handful fresh oregano
Salt and pepper
1 skirt steak

+ For the chicken and its marinade:
2 chicken breasts
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 limes, juiced
Shakes of:
White pepper
Cumin
Smoked paprika
Oregano
Cayenne Pepper
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

+ For the chorizo potato filling:
2 russet potatoes
Dash of white vinegar
2 links of chorizo (casings removed)
Vegetable oil
Salt
Olive oil

+ For the rajas con crema (to accompany the chicken):
3 poblano peppers
1/4 white onion, sliced
Dried oregano
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper

+ For the pickled radishes (to accompany the chicken):
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2ish cups of apple cider vinegar
Mustard seeds, whole peppercorns, and dill (optional)

+ Other garnishes (to accompany any taco):
Half of one white onion, diced
Cilantro or parsley to taste
One lime, juiced
Cotija or feta cheese

Special equipment:
+ For the tortillas:
Tortilla press or large skillet
Nonstick or cast iron skillet
Gallon size plastic storage bag

+ For the chimichurri:
Food processor
Gallon plastic bag for chimichurri marinade

Blue Apron tacos recipe: https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/hoisin-chicken-tacos-with-marinated-cucumber-miso-roasted-sweet-potatoes

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