Vitamina T: Your Daily Dose of Tacos, Tortas, Tamales, and More Mexican Street Food Classics

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This substantial collection examines the foods often grouped under “vitamina T”: tacos, tortas, tamales, and related street preparations that form a central part of Mexican everyda y cooking. Chef Fermín Núñez and masa specialist Jorge Gaviria present more than one hundred recipes that move across formats and regions, emphasizing both tradition and adaptation for the home kitchen. The book is organized by type, with sections devoted to tacos, tamales, tostadas, tortas, and other masa-based dishes such as sopes and gorditas. You'll find widely recognized preparations like al pastor and carnitas to variations that incorporate different fillings and techniques, including seafood, vegetables, and slow-cooked meats. Throughout, attention is given to foundational elements: masa preparation, salsas, and cooking methods such as griddling and steaming, providing a framework for understanding how these foods are built. Practical and wide-ranging, the book offers a useful introduction to the structure and variety of Mexican street food. Hardcover. Color photographs throughout. Show more