Meal kits are not new for Old El
Paso, but I spotted some new and fancier versions that I had never seen before
in Sainsburys. They appeared to be a more premium range that the other El Paso
kits, and that set me a-googling. I found out that this 'Restaurante' range is
indeed more 'gourmet', but it isn't entirely new. At least, it has already
introduced in America with great success, so they've just released it in the UK
to see if it takes off. With a line-up of Baja Fish, Chicken Tinga and Steak
Carne Asada (all inspired by regions of Mexico), I don't see any reason why it
wouldn't be successful here too.
The Baja
Fish kit includes 10 soft tacos, crusted fish seasoning and sauce to make your
mayonnaise. You just provide the fish and mayo. The Baja California Peninsula on the western coast of Mexico is
somewhat
isolated from the rest of Mexico, and has developed a unique cuisine
based on the fresh and abundant seafood. Fish tacos have become popular
outside of Mexico due to the unique textures and flavours they offer crispy
fresh white fish, crunchy shredded cabbage and a creamy Baja sauce
The Chicken Tinga kit includes 10 soft
tacos, tinga seasoning for your chicken breasts and chipotle sauce for topping.
Apparently, Chicken Tinga is a popular street food throughout Mexico,
especially during celebrations. The Tinga flavour is made with a mouth-watering
blend of tomatoes, onions, garlic and smoked and dried jalapeño peppers known
as chipotle chillies that give it a slight smoky taste.
Last, but
not least, the Steak Carne Asada includes 10 soft tacos, steak seasoning and
quacamole seasoning for you to blitz with avocados. Carne Asada literally translated means ''grilled meat'', most often
beef. This style of taco is particularly popular in the northern states of
Mexico. It is traditionally prepared by marinating the beef in citrus juice,
spices and a pinch of salt. It is then quickly grilled over an open wood fire,
creating the signature flame-licked charred beef flavour. Guacamole
is the perfect accompaniment for the deep beef flavours of this taco.
£4.00 each in Sainsburys
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