Tacos, the unofficial national food of Mexico, are found on every street corner all over Mexico. In this hands-on grilling class, we’ll explore the regional flavors and ingredients that makes each taco unique to its birthplace, and prepare three very distinct and mouth-watering tacos from northern, central and coastal Mexico. Grilling classes take…
Tacos, the unofficial national food of Mexico, are found on every street corner all over Mexico. In this hands-on grilling class, we’ll explore the regional flavors and ingredients that makes each taco unique to its birthplace, and prepare three very distinct and mouth-watering tacos from northern, central and coastal Mexico. Grilling classes take place outdoors on our patio. In case of inclement weather, class will be moved indoors and taught as a hands-on cooking class with an emphasis on using indoor grill pans.
Menu:
- Tacos de Carne Asada (Grilled Flank Steak) with Grilled Onions, Cilantro and Queso Fresco: North
- Al Pastor (Pork)-Inspired Tacos with Charred Jalapeño-Grilled Pineapple Salsa: Central
- Achiote Fish Tacos with Lime Crema, Red Cabbage and Grilled Avocados: Coast
- Elotes (Mexican Street Corn with Mayo, Lime, Chili and Cheese)
Skills covered in class:
- How to set up your grill
- Selecting and grilling beef, pork and fish
- Determining meat doneness
- Working with fresh herbs and spices
- Making marinades
- Grilling vegetables
- Balancing flavors
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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