Following the empanada class a few weeks ago, this time our at-home online cooking class of choice was Mexican Tacos with Aura Cocina Mexicana! The prep guide we were given was highly comprehensive (it even had suggested music to soundtrack our taco class), so we were ready and raring to go come 6:30pm.
Hosted by Lorena, the ninety minute class consisted of three elements; making a salsa and garnishes, cooking the taco filling, and preparing the tortillas from scratch. The ingredients were simple and easy to find, plus there were optional extras if we really wanted to jazz up our tacos - if you can ever call bacon an 'option'.
Lorena's level of tuition was just right. There was loads of audience participation and we could easily ask questions as we went - but the instructions were so easy to follow we didn't need much additional guidance! The tips Lorena gave throughout were also incredibly valuable and showed her to be a true professional, making the experience feel personal and definitely value for money.
The end result was outstanding if I do say so myself! It's quite amazing how such simple ingredients and cooking techniques can make such flavourful food, but that's the beauty of traditional cooking. It was great to learn about the culture surrounding Mexican cuisine, and the customs surrounding tacos (no cutlery, ever). I'll definitely be trying these recipes again, and maybe even creating my own taco filling!
