In this class you'll learn how to cook delicious Mexican street tacos with our chef, live from Mexico City. You'll learn to make a traditional red salsa, a filling called Alambre (wire), and handmade flour tortillas. You will also learn helpful techniques and tips that you can then incorporate in your cooking repertoire for your weeknight dinners or to wow your friends.
Duration
90 minutes
What's in your kit
- 1 large red Roma (or plum) tomato
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 jalapeño or 2 serranos or 2 dried chillies [Alternatives: chili: powder, flakes, or paste and/or paprika]
- 2 limes
- 4 cilantro or coriander sprigs
- Beef or portobello mushrooms (vegetarian option)
- Vegetarian option portobello mushrooms
- 1+¼ cups general all-purpose flour
Note: Your kit will arrive within a day or so of your workshop date to ensure freshness. Please ensure that you (or a member of your household) are home to bring the ingredients indoors and refrigerate them upon arrival.
What you need to bring
- 4 Tbsp vegetable oil (recommended: canola, corn, or sunflower)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups water
- Bell Pepper - any color (optional)
- Avocado (optional)
- Grated cheese (optional)
- 1 Medium Frying pan with a lid or dish to cover
- 1 Non-stick Flat Pan
- Cutting Board
- Blender / Medium-sized Mortar and Pestle (alternative: Medium Bowl + Fork)
- 1 Small Pot (to hold 3 cups of water)
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Spatula or Spoon
- 1 Fork and Knife
- Kitchen or Tea towel
- 1 Rolling pin (alternative: Metal thermos or Wine Bottle)
How to prepare your workspace
To prepare for the workshop we suggest you unwrap, clean, and disinfect your ingredients before the start of the session. For your workspace, set yourself up in your kitchen at your benchtop and spread out your kit's contents. You'll want a flat surface that's free of electronics and easy to clean.
As an added bonus, we invite you to listen to our Chef’s curated Spotify playlist! Join from your phone or even connect to an external speaker!: Spotify – Aura Mexican Tacos
Joining your virtual experience
At the start of your session click the link we provided via email to join your team and get Krafty! Please join with audio and video so we can all meet and interact. Try to position your device in such a way that you can work hands-free with a clear view of the screen and camera.
Other questions
Where can I find the video call link?
In most cases, you can find the link to your video call in your calendar invite or in an email that your event organizer sent you. If you can't find it, contact your event organizer.
My kit hasn't arrived. What should I do?
It's rare, but sometimes mail gets lost or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. If you gave us your email address when signing up, you would have received tracking information when it was dispatched so you can see your package's location and can contact the carrier directly. If you're still having no luck, let your event organizer know, and we'll do our best to get you a replacement kit asap.
Can you send me step-by-step instructions after the event?
If you'd like to receive written instructions for the experience so you can do it again, just ask the instructor. They can send out the instructions to your event organizer after the class ends!