Comments on: Authentic Tacos de Canasta Recipe (Mexican Basket Tacos)

By: Jorge E Chelouet

Jorge E Chelouet — Fri, 21 May 2021 01:13:09 +0000

In reply to Eugenia.

@Eugenia, parchment paper or wax but butcher probably works best

By: Eugenia

Eugenia — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:50:23 +0000

What can be used instead of butcher paper?

By: Charbel Barker

Charbel Barker — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:43:15 +0000

In reply to Serge.

Hi Serge,

Thanks for your comments and questions! I was taught to include multiple layers of butcher paper for a few reasons. First, if you are making different varieties it can be a good way to separate them and remember which layer has which flavors. Another reason is because if you pile too many on top of each other, they can become mushy, so I find having multiple layers keeps the quality higher. Finally, at least when selling these on the street, it is good to have multiple layers to keep the lower layers hot while you are selling or serving the ones in the top layers.

For the guajillo chiles, yes, it is to reduce the heat. It can get pretty spicy if you keep them in, but I guess that is a matter of preference.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Charbel

By: Serge

Serge — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 22:18:47 +0000

Question? Why all the layers of butcher paper ? In Taco chronicles on Netflix they just pile hundreds of Tacos on top of each other, no layers of paper. Why do you suggest doing so? Also why seed the guajillo chillies? Just to make it less spicy ?

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 19:32:28 +0000

Charbel, this looks to be an excellent set of instructions for preparing and serving tacos. However, and this is extremely important: You need to remove the recommendation to use a trash bag for the steaming step. Trash bags are not made from food grade plastic bag material. They may, especially when hot, leach toxic chemicals into the food. They would not have to be in contact with the food to do so, since the volatile agents in the plastic will vaporize when heated.

Please, please not only remove the recommendation, but issue a correction so that people will be aware. After all, no one should risk cancer to enjoy the good food that you promote.