Hot Mama In The City

Some of my favorite family recipes originated in my grandmother and great grandmother’s kitchens. The stories behind the recipes are cherished moments that I will pass on to my children. As a Soy Connection Ambassador, I encourage you to keep memories and cooking traditions alive by recording your stories and sharing them with us.

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The other day my mother and I made some crunchy tacos for lunch, it's one of my grandmother's recipes that we both grow up with. My grandmother or as we call her -Nana, lives back home in California and when ever she comes to visit, it's a simple meal she loves making for us. My Nana made them for my mother growing up, my mother made them for me and now I enjoy making them for my children.


Ingredients:

• Soy Bean Oil (Vegetable Oil)
• Corn Tortillas
• Cooked ground beef or Shredded chicken *
• Shredded Cheese
• Optional toppings: Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Avocados

*A single pound of meat for every dozen tortillas. 

Instructions:

1. Pour 4-6 ounces of oil into a skillet and heat over medium heat. You want about 1/2 inch of oil to lay your tacos in.
2. Prepare you taco with your choice of meat and cheese.
3. Once your oil is hot. Place taco on one side and cook for about 15 seconds or until golden brown then flip over and cook until golden brown.
4. Place taco onto a paper napkin to soak up any excess oil. 
5. Add your toppings

Soybean oil is one of the most versatile ingredients in my pantry. The oil has a neutral flavor that helps me create some of my favorite traditional meals without compromising taste.