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The taco is a tasty and satisfying snack, made by folding the corn tortilla and folding it again with the filling. The taco may be seasoned with various flavors, such as chili, salsa, hot sauce, cheese and lettuce.
So how do you spell taco a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce) ????
A crispy tortilla is a round corn tortilla that has been folded in half and then again in half. A soft tortilla is easy to eat because it is not so crisp; therefore it has a softer texture. If you want to fold the corn tortilla once more without covering its whole surface with filling, you can call it a flauta. You can also call it any kind of Mexican food item such as: tamales, fajitas or enchiladas.
What is a Taco?
“Taco” is a term used by Mexican Americans to refer to any of several types of small, flat, filled corn or wheat tortillas used in tacos (or burritos). It is often spelled “taco” but “tacos” is the common plural form.
A taco can be made from a soft corn tortilla called a flour or purgada or from a hard corn tortilla called a pico de gallo. Different regions use different fillings and may even have different names for the fillings. In some places (such as in New Mexico) the filling is seasoned with spices such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and onion powder.
In most parts of the United States and in Mexico taco filling may include cheese as well as seasoned meat such as chicken, beef, shrimp, and fish.
The tacos served at restaurants are generally served on soft corn tortillas with lettuce and tomatoes; white cheese varieties are served on softer corn-based tortillas than those used for tacos; and white sauces are often used for these types of tacos (though some restaurants offer them).
The term comes from the Spanish word “taco” meaning “small round thing used in cooking.”
A common confusion between tacos and burritos is that they are different foods: burritos are filled with rice instead of meat; tacos are not necessarily stuffed into a soft tortilla; and there is no connection between taco night at home and restaurant-style Mexican food at any time during the week. The time period when these foods were originally cooked differs – one begins to cook in late May while burritos begin around mid-July. This can also be confusing when ordering them because both types contain ingredients such as beans that can be found in either food type although both bowls may be served warm (but not hot) depending on which came first: bean or meat?
History and Origins of a Taco
The origins of the taco are well documented (though there are several versions of the story); but its meaning has been a subject of much speculation, both among Mexicans and Americans. For a long time, it was thought to be “a taco made from a corn tortilla, rolled up and stuffed with seasoned meat and cheese”. As such, it was also a metaphor for “the day after Christmas” (as each year the Mexican government pays homage to their patron saint on December 16).
In this post I will attempt to sort out some of these differences.
A few years ago I wrote about some of these differences in “How to Read Mexican History: Taco” and that post is still very popular in Mexico (in fact, my most recent tweet here brings me nearly 50 retweets) — so if you have any other helpful sources, feel free to drop them below!
Types of Tacos
In the taco industry, there are various ways to spell tacos:
1. T-A-C-O-T
2. T-A-C-U-T
3. T-S-U
4. TSUTETO
5. TSUTETA
Conclusion
In a world where “taco” is no longer a universal word, how do you spell taco?
I understand that the problem with most common spellings of tacos is that they are not unique to tacos, but rather a generic Spanish word. However, I propose adding the “crispy” (which I believe is technically the same as crispy) and “soft” (which I believe is technically the same as soft) to the list.
If you need any further help with your spelling strategy, please leave a comment with any spelling-related questions and I will try to answer them.
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