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Flavorful DIY Taco Board with Homemade Tortillas

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A fun and easy recipe for a build-your-own taco board featuring homemade tortillas and fresh salsas, perfect for casual dinners and entertaining.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 2 cups (240 g), preferably unbleached
  • Baking powder – 1 teaspoon (4 g)
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon (6 g)
  • Lard or vegetable shortening – 2 tablespoons (28 g), or olive oil as substitute
  • Warm water – ¾ cup (180 ml), adjust as needed
  • Ripe Roma tomatoes – 3 medium, diced
  • White onion – ¼ cup, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro – 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Jalapeño – 1 small, seeded and minced
  • Fresh lime juice – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh corn kernels – 1 cup (about 2 ears), roasted or grilled
  • Red bell pepper – ½ cup, diced
  • Red onion – 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
  • Chopped fresh basil or cilantro – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper – to taste
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, cotija, or favorite) – 1 cup (100 g)
  • Cooked seasoned protein (chicken, beef, or plant-based) – 2 cups
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add lard or shortening and mix until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually pour in warm water, mixing until dough starts to come together. Adjust water if needed to achieve soft but not sticky dough.
  3. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Prepare fresh tomato salsa by combining diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Prepare roasted corn salsa by roasting or grilling corn kernels until lightly charred, then mixing with red bell pepper, red onion, herbs, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Divide rested dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, flatten slightly, and roll out into 6-7 inch circles.
  7. Heat a dry cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla about 30-45 seconds per side until bubbles form and light brown spots appear. Keep warm wrapped in a towel.
  8. Arrange tortillas, salsas, seasoned protein, cheese, avocado, and other toppings on a large board. Let everyone assemble their own tacos.

Notes

Resting the dough is crucial for soft tortillas. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning tortillas. Keep cooked tortillas wrapped in a towel to retain moisture. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control salsa heat. Roasting corn adds smoky flavor. Gluten-free tortillas can be made with corn masa and almond flour.

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