Many people also love cooking Mexican dishes at home. If you are one of them, make sure you stock up on pantry essentials. Here are the things that you should get at the Mexican supermarket to make sure that you are always ready to whip up a delicious Mexican meal:
Mexican tortillas
Tacos are arguably the most popular Mexican food. It’s very filling and it is a complete meal in itself because you have meat, veggies, and bread, which is a source of carbohydrates. You can never eat just one in one sitting. Done right, those tacos will fly off the plate.
This is why you need to stock up on tortillas. Aside from tacos, there is a wide variety of things you can do with tortillas such as enchiladas, chimichangas, and chilaquiles. They can be fried or grilled.
Herbs and Spices
Mexican dishes are heavy in spices and herbs, which is why the flavors of these foods are just bold and defined. Even a little bit of spice can already go a long way in elevating the flavors of the dish. They can be used as a marinade for meats or additional flavorings for soups and stews.
You definitely need taco seasoning but this is something you can make from scratch as well. You just need dried oregano, cumin, chili powder, and coriander.
Stock up on cayenne pepper and garlic and onion granulate as well. With these spices in your rack, you should be able to cook more Mexican dishes.
Beans
To make quick work of cooking Mexican dishes that require beans, use the canned or the bottled variety. They are a great way to get more veggies into your diet and they are also great for those meatless dinners. Make sure you have cans of chickpeas and black beans in your pantry.
Chilies
The chilies in Mexican food sure can whet an appetite. Make sure you have a mild type of chili like guajillos. You can get it dried from a Mexican supermarket. It’s already been de-seeded, which will make preparations a lot easier.
Sauces
Canned sauces are widely available. You can get them from a Mexican supermarket such as Donchendo. Be sure to get the best ones from reputable brands.
When you have these ingredients in your pantry, you should be able to make delicious and comforting Mexican meals.