Taco

 10 Creative Taco Recipes You Need to Try Today

Tacos are one of the most popular and universal meals in the entire globe. As with any taco recipe, it doesn’t matter if you like them meaty, with seafood, or even strictly vegetarian ones, you will find them here. Original tacos are perhaps as Mexican as a meal gets, but over the years, chefs and other cooks have gotten creative with this type of food. Sudden spices explosion and different texture of food are easily provided through taco recipes. Below, I want to share with you ten delicious taco recipes that you should not miss today.

1. Korean BBQ Beef Tacos with Kimchi Slaw

Ingredients:

Best quality thinly sliced beef ribeye (preferably Korean style bulgogi) OR thin slices of beef short ribs

Maggi, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sugar (as the marinade)

Commercial ones or local prepared kimchi

Shredded cabbage

Corn or flour tortillas

For sauce, utilise gochujang, or Korean red chili paste.

Strips of scallions for garnishing and toasted sesame seeds

Instructions: Prepare the marinade with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger and sugar, leave the beef marinating at least 30 minutes (but preferably more for better absorption). Sear the beef to a caramel coloured surface. For the slaw, mix a thinly shredded cabbage with kimchi to get that perfect tangy and spicy taste to your meal. Place the taco shell on a clean surface then add in the cooked beef, kimchi slaw on top and add the gochujang sauce. Serve with sliced scallion and sesame seeds for a taste of fusion of Mexican and Korea in each piece.

2. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Ingredients:

Diced sweet potatoes

Black beans canned or from the raw part ready for cooking.

Olive oil, with cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika

Corn tortillas

Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Adobong chips Chili peppers

All the garnishing ingredients: cilantro, avocado and lime should be fresh.

Instructions: Cook the sweet potatoes in the olive oil and spices cumin, chili powder and smoked paprika until soft and slightly browned. Heat the Black beans until they are warm and, to the beans, add minimal spices accordingly. For chipotle crema use sour cream or Greek yogurt with the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Place the roasted sweet potatoes and black beans on a corn tortilla add the chipotle crema on top then avocado, cilantro and lime juice.

3. Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

Tightly joined pieces of white fish such as cods or halibuts.

Sour, spices and herbs, chili for seasoning

Corn tortillas

Mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime for salsa

Shredded cabbage

Sauce (can beGreek yogurt or sour cream based)

Instructions: Rub lime juice, grounded cumin and chili powder on the fish and grill or fry till crisp. For the mango salsa, prepare the mango, red onion and jalapeño chilies, cilantro and lime juice. This should be served on a warm tortilla garnished with some shredded cabbage and a spoonful of mango salsa and topped up with a spoonful of cream. The mango is sweet in taste adding a balance from the spicy flavors and the tangy note from the lime in this taco.

4. Photo of Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

Cauliflower florets

Buffalo sauce

Corn tortillas

Blue cheese crumbles

Sour cream or Greek yogurt

Shredded lettuce to accompany served on red onion rings

Instructions: Dip the cauliflower florets in buffalo sauce and bake until done and the outside surface browns. For the blue cheese dressing, stir some sour cream or Greek yogurt with blue cheese …..continue reading -> Prepare the tacos by placing the buffalo cauliflower on the tortilla then pour blue cheese sauce over it, add shredded lettuce and sliced red onions. These tacos are perfect for those people who can handle spicy and tangy with a twist of a little crispy cauliflower

5. BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos with Pickled Red Onions

Ingredients:

Barbecue pork that has actually been slow cooked with a BBQ sauce.

Pickled red onions

Corn or flour tortillas

Cilantro for the garnishing and fresh lime wedges fault 

Instructions:

Why not slow cook the pork with your favorite BBQ sauce which turns the meat soft and can easily be pulled apart. Take your tortilla and heat it then put a lot of pulled pork on it. Best go with it high and accompany it with pickled red onions to augment the fantastic taste in BBQ sauce. Top with the freshly chopped cilantro and additional lime juice to make a taco a sweet and tangy mix in with the savoury.

6. Taco spice-up with Grilled Marinated Shrimps and Cilantro Lime Slaw

Ingredients:

Shrimp (peeled and deveined)

The elements that were used include the paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper and lime juice.

Corn tortillas

Shredded cabbage

Fresh cilantro and lime

Dressing:plain lowfat Greek yogurt, or sour cream

Instructions:

Next you need to marinate the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and lime juice then fry until the shrimp turns pink in colour and a little over done. The last few touches of adding greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice and fresh cilantro gives this crunchy, tangy Slaw a perfect finish. Your taco is made by placing the spicy shrimp over the tortilla then the Cilantro-lime slaw. A little juice of lime added to the dish adds a citrusy taste that is almost exclusively enjoyed in seafood.

7. Breakfast Tacos with Chorizo, Egg, and Avocado

Ingredients:

Mexican Chorizo (Spicy Sausage)

Eggs (scrambled).

Corn Tortillas or Flour Tortillas.

Sliced avocado.

Mild salsa or pico de gallo.

Grated cheese (optional)

Instructions: Start cooking the Mexican chorizos in a pan and crumbling them up into small bits while the eggs lightly scramble with salt and pepper. Then, warm up some tortillas and place this chorizo scrambled egg mix along with avocados. Top this with fresh salsa or pico de gallo along with the requested dash of cheese. These breakfast tacos make a good wholesome breakfast, even breakfast-for-dinner.

8. Baja Style Fish Tacos with Creamy White Sauce.

Ingredients:

Firm white flesh fish, of which there are among others, mahi-mahi and tilapia. 

Batter is made out of flour, beer, and baking powder. 

Corn tortillas

Shredded cabbage

Mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and garlic -for the white sauce

Fresh pico de gallo

Instructions:Can have batter by mixing flour, beer, and baking powder to have a light and crispy coat. Fry it golden brown and crunchy. Creamy white sauce can be made with mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and minced garlic. Build up the tacos by placing fried fish in a warm tortilla, adding some shredded cabbage, a generous dollop of white sauce, and some fresh pico de gallo. The beer-battered fish has a crisp texture, while the creamy sauce cools down the spices.

9. Grilled Veggie Tacos with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients:

Bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms (for grilling)

Olive oil, cumin, and smoked paprika (for seasoning)

Corn tortillas

Avocados, tomatillos, cilantro, and lime juice (for salsa)

Cotija cheese or crumbled feta for garnish

Instructions: Grill the veggies after tossing them in olive oil and seasoning with cumin and smoked paprika. While the veggies are grilling, prepare the avocado-tomatillo salsa by blending avocados, tomatillos, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth. Layer the grilled veggies on a warm tortilla and top with the salsa and a sprinkle of cotija or feta cheese. These tacos are a perfect option for vegetarians or anyone craving a lighter, yet flavorful meal.

10. Crispy Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Ranch Sauce

Ingredients:

Chicken thighs or breasts (cut into strips)

Flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs (for coating)

Corn tortillas

Jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and ranch dressing (for sauce)

Shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for garnish

Instructions: Bread the chicken strips by dipping them in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry or bake until crispy. For the jalapeño ranch sauce, blend together sour cream, ranch dressing, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños until smooth. Build the tacos by placing the crispy chicken on the tortilla and drizzling with the jalapeño ranch sauce. Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes for a crunchy and refreshing contrast to the rich chicken.

for Building the Perfect Taco:

Tortillas Matter: Use fresh with a light toast for corn or flour tortillas before putting it all together. Warming it in a skillet really gives the tacos a better flavor and texture.

Balance of Flavors: It's all about balance in tacos. Include a variety of textures and flavors that includes everything from crispy to creamy along spicy to tangy.

Fresh Ingredients: Adding with fresh herbs, vegetables, and toppings like cilantro, lime, or avocado turns easy tacos into something really special.

Salsas and Sauces: Do not skimp on salsas and sauces! These are the glue. They will bring things together to anything else. A creamy sauce or a tangy salsa, good drizzle will turn your taco from good to great.

Creative:

Don't hesitate to amalgamate different tastes from different cuisines or throw in your favorite ingredients. Tacos are such a useful vehicle and evoke experimentation.

"More than just a dish, this is an edible canvas," tacos proclaim, "and a canvas of flavors." The dish on which a story is told through flavors. Whether it's the striking spices of Indian curries, the tang that Mediterranean tzatziki imparts, or umami that miso gives to Japanese dishes, there are no wrong ways to fill a tortilla.

Mix up your textures with crispy, creamy, and fresh elements, or play with colors to make your taco a real visual feast; let your imagination run wild.