Online Mexico City Experience: Handmade Tlacoyos with a Local Chef
Mexico City, Mexico
From USD 39.00
Office phone number: +52 55 1632 0847
Online Mexico City Experience: Handmade Tlacoyos with a Local Chef
Mexico City, Mexico
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
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Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
A bit like a tortilla but also totally different, tlacoyos are an important part of Mexican cuisine. And even if you’ve never heard of them, we’re going to show you how to make them – from scratch! Join a local Mexican chef as you shows you how to make this street food staple from the comfort of your own home.
Note: This tour starts at 6pm local Mexico City time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your confimation email will be in local Mexico City time.
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Highlights
- Learn to cook authentic tlacoyos from scratch with a local Mexican chef
- Uncover the history of this traditional dish, which originated in pre-Columbian times
- Ask questions in real-time as you cook alongside your local host, in your own home
- Enjoy a delicious meal with new friends and add tlacoyos to your recipe book!
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- By taking this tour, you are helping a local tour guide to earn an income unable to work due to the COVID-19 global pandemic
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Schedule details
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Meeting point:
From the comfort of your own home!
This tour starts at 6pm local Mexico City time. Please remember to check the corresponding start time for your time zone. Your confimation email will be in local Mexico City time.
- Starting time: 6.00 PM (Mexico City Time)
- Ending point:
The comfort of your home
Language: English or Spanish
Inclusions: Local, English and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Ingredients and equipment for the cook-along experience
To kick off your online cooking experience, your host chef will introduce himself and review all the ingredients and equipment you’ll need.
Tlacoyos are a pre-Columbian dish, and while no one knows exactly where the recipe originated, we do know it was a dish enjoyed by everyone, from emperors to the common people of the time. But what exactly are tlacoyos?
Similar to a tortilla or a huarache, a tlacoyo is a flat, fat bread made from masa. Corn masa has long been the basis of Mexican gastronomy, and by making dishes like tlacoyos, local cooks are preserving a tradition that dates back thousands of years.
You can top tlacoyos with anything you like, although the most traditional is with fresh salsa. The thickness of the tlacoyo means that it can handle your drippiest of wet toppings!
We’ve included some options for substitutes below, which will transform your tlacoyo into a creation of your own.
You will need:
- Food processor or large mortar
- 12-inch pan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Cheese cloth
- 1 clear plastic bag cut in two 12-inch sheets
- Griddle (or cast iron pan or regular large pan)
- Spatula
- 2 small bowls
- 1 large bowl
- 1 bottle of your favorite beer or a glass of wine (optional)
For the salsa:
- 3 big garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 grilled medium tomatoes
- 2 grilled jalapenos, sliced
- 1 fresh habanero
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 3 branches of cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
For the toppings
- 2 nopales, thorns removed and julienne sliced (substitute 1 pound of okra)
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 branches of cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp cooking oil (use a neutral flavor, like canola, soy or vegetable oil)
- Mexican crema (substitute sour cream)
- Queso fresco (optional)
- 1 avocado (optional)
For the filling:
- 250g requesón (substitute ricotta cheese)
- ½ medium-sized carrot (finely grated, the finest you can)
- Salt to taste
- 2 leaves of epazote, very finally chopped (substitute 3 big leaves of basil)
For the corn masa (tlacoyo dough):
- 1cup of nixtamalized corn flour
- ¾ cup of water
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English and Spanish-speaking guide
Exclusions: Ingredients and equipment for the cook-along experience
Your Trip: For your online Urban Adventure experience, you will be in a small Zoom group of a maximum of 10 people.
Confirmation of booking: At the time of booking, you will receive an invitation to a Zoom meeting. Multiple guests may participate from one device.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations more than 1 day before the experience will receive a full refund. Cancellations within this period attract a 100% cancellation fee.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly experience. Note that this cooking class requires the use of a sharp knife and blender. Children under the age of 18 may only participate with the supervision of a parent or guardian.
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Dietary Notes
This experience can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests so we can help you with substitute ingredients. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@mexicocityurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +52 55 1632 0847
Email address: info@mexicocityurbanadventures.com
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