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Preparation
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Tacos with a special flavor suitable for many different age groups. Today, TasteVN will cook guide you on how to make potato cheese tacos that are extremely simple yet delicious!
Ingredients for Potato Cheese Tacos Serves 4
Potatoes 360 gr (about 2 tubers) Parmesan cheese 8 gr Onion 1 bulb Unsalted butter 10 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Chili powder 3 gr Curry powder 4 gr Tortilla 10 pieces (6 inch) Mozzarella cheese 20 gr Hot sauce a little Pizza sauce a little Black pepper a little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh potatoes
- You should choose potatoes that are yellow in color as they will be tastier and more nutritious than white ones.
- Avoid selecting potatoes that have sprouted or have green skin, as these contain harmful substances.
- Good potatoes are those that feel firm, have smooth skin, and are free from bruises or unusual spots.
- Do not buy potatoes with deep dents or severe scratches, as these are likely to spoil quickly if not used promptly.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose round onions with long roots, as these are the good ones. Avoid purchasing those with unusual shapes or completely missing root parts as they won’t taste good.
- Good onions will have a firm, smooth skin, a nice yellow color, no dark spots, and will fit snugly against the bulb.
Information about some ingredients
Parmesan cheese
- Parmesan cheese, fully known in Italian as Parmigiano-Reggiano, is a type of hard granular cheese that is commonly used in pasta and Italian noodles.
- The flavor of Parmesan cheese is greatly influenced by the season in which the milk is harvested, with the best season for making Parmesan being autumn. Parmesan is made from cow’s milk and must undergo a production process of at least 1 year, typically lasting 2 to 3 years of aging for it to meet the standards of Parmesan cheese.
Taco shells (tortilla)
- A type of flatbread made from cornmeal or wheat flour, originating from Mexico and South American countries. Tortilla bread is a unique feature of Mexican cuisine.
- You can buy taco shells on e-commerce sites or try making them at home using the recipe from TasteVN.
How to make Cheese Potato Tacos
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying, peel the potatoes, wash them thoroughly, boil them until cooked, and then mash them.
Peel the onion, wash it, and cut it into small pieces.
How to cut onions without making your eyes water- Cut onions in a well-ventilated place like under a range hood or by a window.
- Use a very sharp knife to slice the onion.
- Chill the onion in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
- Soak the onion in water before cutting.
- Cut the onion horizontally.
- Leave the root end of the onion intact.
- Use vinegar or saltwater.
See details: Keep 10 tips for cutting onions without making your eyes water
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Sauté the onion
Place a pan on the stove, add 10g of unsalted butter to melt, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the onion, sautéing with 1/2 teaspoon of salt until the onion is cooked, then add 3g of chili powder, 4g of curry powder, and 2 tablespoons of water, sautéing for about 10 seconds before turning off the heat.
Tip: You can skip the chili powder if making the tacos for children!
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Mix the potato and cheese filling
Add the potatoes and 8g of parmesan cheese along with a bit of pepper into a bowl and mix well until the mixture is combined.
Tip: If you don’t have parmesan cheese, you can substitute it with salt (1 teaspoon) but the flavor won’t be as delicious as with parmesan cheese.
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Stuff the tacos filling
Use a brush to spread a bit of chili sauce on the tortilla, then add a bit of pizza sauce. Place mozzarella cheese on half of the tortilla, then add the potato mixture and finally a layer of mozzarella cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Tip: If you don’t have pizza sauce, you can substitute it with ketchup!
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Frying the tacos
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then fry the stuffed tacos until both sides are golden brown.
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Final product
The potato tacos have a crispy and fragrant crust. The cheesy filling is chewy and rich, while the soft potato has a pleasant taste combined with a slightly spicy flavor that makes you fall in love with it right away.
How to store tacos
- Store the tacos in the freezer, when ready to use, take them out and microwave for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to be ready to eat.
- It’s best to consume within 2 – 3 days to maintain the flavor!
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So with a few simple steps, you have successfully completed the delicious and appealing cheesy potato tacos for the whole family. Wishing you success with the recipe from TasteVN!
*Recipe and images referenced from the YouTube channel delicious day
