Where do you go when you are craving a taco? A taco does not exist only in Taco Bell. It is popular in many different cultures around the globe. This list below shows ten different tacos from around the globe and their recipes.
Curried Rice and Vegetable Tacos
Curried rice, black beans and vegetables mixed with creamy hummus and tahini. Cinnamon also brings warmth to the spice. Just enjoy the full-experience Indian flavor taco.
Beef Korean Tacos
The beef is rich with umami. The spicy kimchi and other toppings round out these tacos. The cool sour cream will enhance the flavor and there is no more to ask for, except for a second taco.
Moroccan Potato Lentil Tacos with Harissa
Moroccan style potato and lentil tacos contains savory onion, stewed tomatoes and sweet potatoes. Sugar adds a touch of sweetness and harissa brings the spice factor. You will consistently crave another bite after the first bite.
Hibiscus Taco De Jamaica
A special taco that is made with edible flowers. It combines the toppings such as tomatillos, cilantro and onion with the creamy avocados and fresh squeezed orange juice to create this tropical taco.
Jackfruit Banh Mi Tacos
The Vietnamese vegan taco is adapted from the banh mi sandwich. Even better, they are plant-based and gluten-free tacos. The tender jackfruit tacos are coated in sweet and sour teriyaki sauce, topped with crunchy picked vegetables and enrobed in a corn tortilla.
Indian Fusion Green Tacos
The Indian Fusion green tacos merge elements of Mexican and Indian cooking when it comes to key ingredients and spices. The creative fusion wraps have tomato and beans with vibrant flavors like cumin, lime, chili, mango and garlic.
Falafel Tacos
The perfect substitute for taco shells is a falafel, of which has a crisp outer coating and soft, chewy inside. The Sirach tahini sauce adds the creaminess. The combination of flavors and textures in these Middle Eastern falafel tacos is pretty spectacular.
Tuna Poke Wonton Taco
The tuna poke wonton tacos mix Mexican with Hawaii flavor. These tacos are made with fried wonton skins, tiny cubes of fresh tuna and micro cilantro. On top of everything else, a bit of crisp radish and cream mayonnaise will make your taste buds want to get up.
Peanut Butter Beef Carnitas
Try peanut butter on a taco like the restaurant Flying Pig Café in Los Angeles. The beef chuck steak combines red onion, cilantro and other ingredients to give the taco the flavors of peanut butter.
Summer Lobster Taco (New York)
The lobster meat is tossed with lemon juice fraiche topped with a sweet mango and creamy avocado. Try the ultimate summer taco, you will feel the breeze from the tropical ocean!
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