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Here are five delicious Mexican food recipes for you to enjoy:

Please note: If you don’t eat pork you can substitute the meat for something else like lamb or beef

  1. Tacos al Pastor:
    • Ingredients:
      • 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced pork shoulder
      • 1 small pineapple, peeled and cored
      • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • 2 tsp achiote paste
      • 1 tsp cumin
      • 1 tsp oregano
      • Salt and pepper to taste
      • Corn tortillas
    • Instructions:
      1. Blend the pineapple, achiote paste, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
      2. Marinate the pork in this mixture for a few hours.
      3. Grill the pork until crispy and slightly charred.
      4. Serve on corn tortillas with sliced pineapple, onions, and your favorite salsa.
  2. Chiles Rellenos:
    • Ingredients:
      • 4 large poblano peppers
      • 1 cup queso fresco
      • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
      • 2 cups tomato sauce
      • 1/2 cup sour cream
      • 1/4 cup flour
    • Instructions:
      1. Roast the poblano peppers until the skin blisters and peels easily.
      2. Make a slit along the side of each pepper and stuff with a mixture of queso fresco and shredded chicken.
      3. Dredge the stuffed peppers in flour and fry until golden brown.
      4. Serve with tomato sauce and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Guacamole:
    • Ingredients:
      • 3 ripe avocados
      • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
      • 2 tomatoes, diced
      • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
      • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
      • 2 cloves garlic, minced
      • Juice of 2 limes
      • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Instructions:
      1. Mash the avocados in a bowl.
      2. Mix in the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic.
      3. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
      4. Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment for other Mexican dishes.
  4. Enchiladas Suizas:
    • Ingredients:
      • 12 corn tortillas
      • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
      • 2 cups tomatillo sauce
      • 1 cup sour cream
      • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
      • Sliced green onions and fresh cilantro for garnish
    • Instructions:
      1. Dip each tortilla in the tomatillo sauce to soften.
      2. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, roll, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
      3. Top with the remaining tomatillo sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
      4. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
      5. Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
  5. Sopes:
    • Ingredients:
      • 2 cups masa harina
      • 1 1/2 cups warm water
      • 1 cup refried beans
      • 1 cup cooked ground beef or shredded beef
      • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
      • 1/4 cup chopped lettuce
      • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
      • 1/4 cup diced onions
      • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • Instructions:
      1. Mix masa harina and water to form a dough. Divide into small balls and flatten to form small thick tortillas (sopes).
      2. Cook the sopes on a hot griddle until they develop a slight crust.
      3. Top each sope with refried beans, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, queso fresco, and sour cream.
      4. Serve immediately.

Enjoy these mouthwatering Mexican dishes!

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