Are you bored of your regular meal and want to try something unique- maybe something filling and lip-smacking? If yes, you’re on the right page. This page will suggest the best meal you may have occasionally, i.e., Tacos de Papa. Have you tried this dish before, or are you completely new to this term? If you heard of this dish for the first time, come! Let’s explore this tasty treat together. It is a popular Mexican cuisine, and mashed potatoes are a core ingredient of this dish. This dish is perfect for vegans and diet-conscious individuals since it keeps you full for a long. 

What is Taco de Papa?

Taco de Papa dish is so popular that it is available in every taqueria. Yet, many food enthusiasts prefer to recreate such fancy dishes at home. After all, you can adjust the taste and flavour of the homemade dish according to your choice. In addition, when the dish to which you pour your soul tastes perfect, it adds a new level of satisfaction. Thus, to all those aspiring to recreate this dish at home, you’ll find everything right here. However, wait! Before delving into the recipe, let’s discuss how it originated and how this dish became accepted globally. Believe it! Your liking for this dish will elevate if you learn its history.

Tacos de Papa originated in Mexico when the locals depended on potatoes when the meat was costly. People switched to potatoes as their staple to prevent their loved ones from starving. Potatoes were then available at a reasonable rate and used in almost every meal. Inspired by the local food culture, they tried making this potato dish tastier by seasoning it with aromatic spices, fresh garnishes, corn tortillas, etc. During that period, the Mexicans used mashed potatoes as a wholesome filling in tacos. Sooner, this Mexican delight became widely acknowledged for the combination of its hearty topping and the crunchy texture of the tacos. It highlights the ingenuity of Mexicans in facing difficult situations without giving up. Since then, it has served as a hi-tea at auspicious events.

Ingredients

Yields up to around 12 tacos

For the filling:

• 0.5 lb potatoes
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 5 garlic cloves

For the sauce

• 1 lb tomatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ white onion
• 1.5 cup chicken stock
• ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 tomatillo, peeled and washed

For garnish

• Diced white onion
• Corn tortillas
• Cotija cheese
• Shredded lettuce/ cabbage
• Sliced radishes
• Sliced tomato

Directions to Make Taco de Papa

For tacos filling:

• Boil the potatoes till they soften, and add 5 to 6 garlic cloves for that aroma.

• Once the potatoes cool down, mash them and add salt and pepper powder to them.

For the tacos

• In a pan, take some oil and keep it in medium to low. While the oil heats up, microwave 4 to 5 tortillas for 1 minute. Add mashed potatoes to the tortillas, roll them and cook them till they turn crunchy. 
• Garnish your favourite Tacos de Papa with diced tomatoes, sliced onions, shredded cabbage, cotija cheese, and homemade sauce.

Note: You may skip cotija cheese if you are a vegan.