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Chef and expert Jason Wyrick shows how to make meatless versions of Mexican tacos from the tortillas, to the fillings, to the sauces. Excellent tips, advice, and recipes, and delicious beverages to go with them.
Celebrated Chef Jason Wyrick showcases the liveliness of Mexican flavors and textures with recipes for homemade tortillas, salsas, and condiments, and shows readers how to make traditional and creative tacos at home.
These recipes, based on genuine recipes gathered across Mexico, allow you to make authentic tacos using plant-based ingredients. The long-time publisher of The Vegan Culinary Experiencee points the way to making your own taco components from scratch, while also providing options to substitute store-bought ingredients.
In your own home taqueria, you'll be making tantalizing recipes such as:
- Tacos Mole with Seared Zucchini and Pepitas
- Smoked Mushroom Tacos with Whole Roasted Jalapenos and Lime
- Tacos al Pastor
- Tacos Mineros
- Tacos with Pintos Borrachos and Vegan Queso Fresco
- Cinnamon Tortilla Tacos with Spicy Cajeta Apples, Pecans, and Agave Crema
- and many more
The author shares his passion for tacos with sections of essential ingredients, tips, and shortcuts that simplify the cooking techniques for the modern kitchen. There is also a chapter of beverage recipes such as Mango Lime Agua Fresca, Sweet Tamarind Tea, and Desert Sage Spritzer; a section on how to host a taquiza (taco party); and entertaining anecdotes from the author.