8 Delicious Mexican Dishes That Can Be Recreated At Home

By Devi Poojari

January 29, 2024

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Beyond tacos, Mexican food is colourful, bursting with fresh flavours and truly a fiesta to look forward to. From smoky to spicy to savoury, explore the cuisine with robust, easy-to-make dishes that will give you the feeling of being on a holiday without leaving the comfort of your home.

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ELOTE

Also known as Mexican street corn, the elote is an upgraded version of roasted bhutta, coated with cheese, lemon, chilli powder and parsley.

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QUESADILLA

Cheesy pockets of tortilla wraps sandwiching chicken, beans or any kind of protein of choice, is a delicious dinner that you can enjoy alongside some salsa.

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GUACAMOLE

A versatile recipe that allows one to play along with different flavours, a bowl off guacamole with chips is a great meal for one on days when cooking is the last thing on your mind.

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POZOLE VERDE

This Mexican version of soup is a lurid green colour and the perfect one-pot recipe which uses potatoes, jalapenos, chicken and fresh herbs.

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CHICKEN TINGA

Bone-in chicken slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, smoky chipotle and chillies is the comforting stew you didn’t know you needed.

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ENCHILADAS

Bone-in chicken slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, smoky chipotle and chillies is the comforting stew you didn’t know you needed.

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HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Breakfast for dinner? This spicy and delicious treat of tortillas, eggs, pico de gallo and salsa is what you’ll need.

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FAJITA

Strips of bell peppers, onions, chicken or tofu cooked with a fragrant Mexican seasoning is perfect for DIY-ing dinner, with some tortilla wraps, avocado, salsa and sour cream.

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