Mexican Food - What do you cook?

[BleedingPurple]

I'd like to think that I'm a pretty good cook but while I love Mexican food, I've never put much time into learning how to cook it. I took a stab at some chicken enchilada's tonight and they turned out pretty well considering I didn't spend much time on them.

I sauteed up some onions, garlic, added some diced up chicken along with some spices including some Bam! as well as oregano. (I basically just cleaned out the fridge and attempted some enchilada's).

I rolled up the tortilla's with the meat mixture, some jack and cheddar cheeses along with some diced green chile's, and placed them in a 13X9 pan topped off with some enchilada sauce. I threw it in the oven until the cheese was bubbly. While it wasn't too authentic (I'm assuming), it was pretty damn good.

One of my favorites when going out to eat is Chile Verde but everytime my Father tries to make it at home, the meat just never comes out as tender and flavorfull as the restaurants.




When cooking Mexican food, what do you guys cook up?

I'd love to get some recipes and see what I can do with them.

[Nicholls9]

Next time you cook some enchiladas fry the tortilla in the sauce first. Place a small amount of cooking oil in a fying pan. Once it is hot, pour some sauce into the pan (careful, it will splatter) and place the tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side. Take the tortilla out, then roll your enchilada and place into the pan & oven. It will make a huge difference.

[kingofdodgers]

Originally Posted by Nicholls9

Next time you cook some enchiladas fry the tortilla in the sauce first. Place a small amount of cooking oil in a fying pan. Once it is hot, pour some sauce into the pan (careful, it will splatter) and place the tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side. Take the tortilla out, then roll your enchilada and place into the pan & oven. It will make a huge difference.

nice catch. It seems so minimal but frying the tortilla first helps the flavor a ton. I have yet to fry the tortilla in sauce though, gotta try that next time.

[UnholyGoalie]

Originally Posted by Nicholls9

Next time you cook some enchiladas fry the tortilla in the sauce first. Place a small amount of cooking oil in a fying pan. Once it is hot, pour some sauce into the pan (careful, it will splatter) and place the tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side. Take the tortilla out, then roll your enchilada and place into the pan & oven. It will make a huge difference.

w00t! That's the way mom cooks them. Ah, it's one of my favorites!

You want an authentic Mexican breakfast? Fried eggs, side of beans, tortillas, and black coffee. Pretty much every morning in my trips down south to visit family.

[DougW8]

I usually fry the tortilla and then just spread a little heated sauce into the tortilla with a little meat and cheese. Then more sauce and cheese on top.

[Fooferah]

Fajitas are my "go to" meal. I don't cook very often anymore, but probably a decent percentage of the time it is fajitas. They're quick, easy, and always taste great.

[seraphim]

I was going to make tamales but I ran out of sawdust.
-_Sf

[Nicholls9]

Originally Posted by UnholyGoalie

w00t! That's the way mom cooks them. Ah, it's one of my favorites!

You want an authentic Mexican breakfast? Fried eggs, side of beans, tortillas, and black coffee. Pretty much every morning in my trips down south to visit family.

That's what we ate for breakfast every weekday morning. Bye 8th grade, I hated it, but now I find myself making it for myself.


My favorite breakfast includes the above and chilaquiles. Here's a simple recipe for them:

Heat up oil in the frying pan. Cut up corn tortilla into bite size pieces and put into the oil one-by one so they do not get stuck to each other. Fry until they are crispy. Pour enchilada sauce in and stir until evenly distibuted. Cover with finely chopped onions, colby jack cheese (or grated queso fresco/casero), and serve along side beans & eggs.


For more authentic chilaquiles, replace the enchilada sauce with your favorite spicy, roasted chile salsa.

[ianmonsta]

i keep it simple and usually make chipotle chicken tacos with jack cheese

[lath19]

Originally Posted by Nicholls9

Next time you cook some enchiladas fry the tortilla in the sauce first. Place a small amount of cooking oil in a fying pan. Once it is hot, pour some sauce into the pan (careful, it will splatter) and place the tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side. Take the tortilla out, then roll your enchilada and place into the pan & oven. It will make a huge difference.

Interesting. I usually use two different pans. One with cooking oil and the other with enchilada sauce. After I fry the tortilla I dip it in the sauce and then roll it. Might have to try your way.

[lath19]

I also like making juevos rancheras, burritos, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, Mexican casseroles or bakes, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, carne asada fries. I want to try making flautas. I can't make good Mexican rice, don't know why.

[Nicholls9]

Originally Posted by lath19

I also like making juevos rancheras, burritos, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, Mexican casseroles or bakes, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, carne asada fries. I want to try making flautas. I can't make good Mexican rice, don't know why.

You know what, it is easy to mess up mexican rice. I used to make it perfectly and now, I suck at it. I think it is the stove at our new place because I haven't changed a thing in the way I make it.


First the salsa:
4-5 tomatoes (you can boil them ahead of time, but I don't - too much time), a quarter onion, 1 or 2 cubes of chicken bullion (sp?), a few teeth of garlic, and cup of hot water - blend well.

Fry the rice in the pan & drain the oil. Add the salsa and stir. It should be about 1.5 cup of salsa for each cup of rice used. Bring it to a boil, add a few handfuls of frozen veggies (e.g., peas, chopped carrots, corn) on top, cover and leave it on low until it is ready.

Some people just use chicken bullion & tomato sauce & water.

[dsctaz]

Originally Posted by Nicholls9

Next time you cook some enchiladas fry the tortilla in the sauce first. Place a small amount of cooking oil in a fying pan. Once it is hot, pour some sauce into the pan (careful, it will splatter) and place the tortilla in the pan for about 15 seconds on each side. Take the tortilla out, then roll your enchilada and place into the pan & oven. It will make a huge difference.

Hehe, you do the same thing my mom does! Must be a Jalisco thing!

[dsctaz]

Ceviche!

[job]

I make a world-class Posole.

[BleedingPurple]

Originally Posted by job

I make a world-class Posole.

I love Posole! Our cafeteria at work makes a pretty tasty Posole every Monday.