Annyong!
Well today I would like to talk about Mexican Cuisine. I my self along with other chefs at Le Cordon Bleu believe Mexican cuisine is under appreciated, and I just don't understand why? it is wonderful food and full of interesting history!! how much better can that get ? I know what most people think when you say Mexican food.. Taco bell!!! wrong!!! sooo wrong in many ways!! Mexican food and Taco bell should never be in the same sentence! you will soon find out why! if you have the chance go to a local mom and pops Mexican cart or Mexican restaurant. I am sure you will be amazed that you will not find your ordinary Chalupas and Beef and bean burritos! give it a try will ya ?
Along with all of the yummy goodies Mexican Cuisine has to offer I have to say one of my favorites is Huevos Motuleños , its a very simple easy dish that anyone can make at home. originally in Mexico this dish is eaten for breakfast but I my self make it for dinner as it is filling and easy to accomplish on a budget. with some little alterations it can go from Breakfast food to Dinner food! try this recipe you will not regret it!
This Recipe along with 3 other egg dish recipes got me the highest grade in class on my practicals :)
Ganbatte ! good luck with making this dish!
for the home made corn tortilla you will need :
2 cups of Masa harina
1 cup of luke warm water (add as needed)
2 pinches of salt to taste (although originally old school folks refuse to add salt)
Note: this recipe for corn tortillas will give you around 12-14 tortillas depending on the size it is made. if you have some left over freeze the dough and use when needed.
for the rest of the dish :
2 eggs
2 oz Manteca (lard)
1/2 cup of black beans (soaked over night or you can use canned black beans )
2 oz of minced Jalapenos
6 oz of thinly sliced white onion
4 oz of minced garlic
1 oz of olive oil
8 oz of thinly sliced steak or ham
4 oz of queso fresco crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
1. in a pot melt lard over medium heat and sautee the 3 oz of garlic , all of the Jalapenos and all of the onions until the onions reach a translucent color. then add the beans and cook for 2 minutes and then put in just enough water to cover the beans. cover pot and let it cook until the beans are soft and tender. add more water if needed.
2. while the beans are cooking put the masa harina in a bowl with the salt and slowly add the luke warm water. mix with hands and gradually add more water until a soft firm dough forms. the dough should not be sticky. set aside with a damp towel over the dough so it does not dry.
3. mix the left over garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper with the steak and set aside. cook in the last 5 minutes of preparation. if doing ham skip this step.
4. when the beans are fully cooked add salt and pepper until desired taste is achieved. mash the beans with the bottom of a cup until creamy lumpy consistency is achieved. the beans should not be runny.
5. roll the tortilla into a 3 inch ball , aprox the size of a small egg, then press with the tortilla press. (if you dont have a tortilla press a bow will work fine ) if tortilla dough is dry add more water. after the tortillas are pressed in 360 degree hot oil fry the tortillas until golden brown and crisp. set aside and drain.
6. while the last few tortillas are frying cook the meat in a grill or in a sautee pan on medium heat , make sure not to over cook the steak or the ham.
7. after tortillas are done use the same oil to fry the eggs until the bottom is crispy and brown and the tops are still white but cooked. spoon oil over the egg to cook the top making sure not to break or cook the yolk all the way.
8. assemble the dish with tortilla first , a spoon full of the bean mixture , steak or ham , 1 or 2 eggs and then queso fresco.
enjoy this yummy fast easy recipe ^__^ !!
