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Make every day Taco Tuesday with our easy Mexican dinner recipes. There’s no shortage of old classics in this HelloFresh recipe collection, but with the addition of exciting fusion dishes, there are plenty of new recipes to try too.
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Mexican dishes to make at home by HelloFresh
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Taco Load of This! Traditional Mexican Dishes to Cook at Home
What key ingredients are used in the best Mexican dishes?
Mexican dishes are made up of a range of beautiful, bold ingredients that celebrate flavour. However, there are a few common ingredients that crop up across a range of Mexican recipe ideas.
Beans Beans are a rich part of Mexican culture and its history and are a staple of Mexican dinner recipes. Perfect to pair with a range of spices, beans can be utilised in many recipes to add interesting textures that can compliment or replace meats. Recipes such as Chipotle Black Bean Tacos celebrate beans in the most Mexican way.
Rice Another key staple of Mexican recipes for a dinner party or everyday, rice was brought over to Mexican lands during the Spanish invasion and is now a key element to dishes. Acting as a blank canvas to the bold flavours of Mexico, it's no wonder a range of recipes bring rice to life.
Avocado Many people believe Mexico is the homeland of the avocado, hence why its fresh flavour is incorporated into a great array of dishes. The fresh component in HelloFresh Corn Fritter Tacos the creamy avocado leaves nothing to be desired.
Lime What's Mexican food without a bit of zest? Fresh, strong and a great way to add balance to your favourite Mexican dish, a splash of lime is and ideal way to bring this cuisine to life.
Cheese Finally, in some ways the most crucial part of Mexican cuisine, cheese adds the salty component to a range of Mexico's finest. Whether it's tacos, burritos or quesadillas, cheese is the final layer of flavour to add to these beautiful dishes.
Holy Guacamole! Here Are 7 Fun Facts About Your Favourite Mexican Side.
- It’s ancient. Guacamole was first eaten by the Aztecs as early as half a century ago.
- Lime is essential. Without the lime, the avocado will turn brown when exposed to oxygen.
- Back in the early 20th century, avocados were commonly called “alligator pears.” It’s easy to see why.
- Avocados contain more potassium than bananas. So stock up on the guac the next time you cook a Mexican recipe for a deliciously balanced meal.
- Don’t feed it to your dogs. Or, more accurately, don’t let your furry friends get the skin or pit of the avocado. These parts of the fruit are known to be harmful to cats and dogs.
- You need perfectly ripe avocados. Overripe avocados will likely be discoloured on the inside. To avoid overripe avocados, make sure the small brown stem is still intact as it acts as a seal, preventing oxidation on the inside.
- Fresh ingredients are best. Fresh chili, onion, garlic and lime will elevate the flavours of this Mexican side, and make for a dip far tastier than any store-bought alternative.
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Mexican Recipes: FAQs
What are some traditional Mexican dishes?
Traditional Mexican dishes include tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, tamales, mole, ceviche and more which showcase the country’s heritage.
How do you make Mexican seasoning?
While our HelloFresh kits come with all the seasoning you need, if you’re making Mexican seasoning from scratch you can combine chilli powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and a small amount of cayenne powder. The amount depends on your personal taste preference!