Street tacos are already a Southern California popular dish, but now everyone is raving about this slow-cooked goat meat variation.
It’s not clear if people were tired of street tacos. But it seems that Mexican restaurants have to provide this tasty treat in order to stay up with trends in food. Birria originates from Spaniards who brought goats to Mexico specifically to the state of Jalisco (where the majority of tequila also made). Spanish colonizers brought spices with them and classified goat’s meat as hard. Mexicans were able to soften the meat and then use it in. We are now able to enjoy the dish that we are all familiar with.
Birria is generally goat, but it can be prepared using a variety of different meats, from lamb to pork to beef. It is typically slow-cooked and served with consomme that is the birria broth. In the majority of cases the goat meat is of a similar texture to barbacoa shredded beef. The meat is cooked slow in the same way to soften and tenderize it. No matter how you cut it, goat is known to be slightly gamier in its flavor and a slightly gamier flavor.
The variety of chilies and spices that are used to create Birria flavorings is what makes these flavors unique. The most common ingredients are chipotle peppers, dried ancho chilies.
Steeping takes time. It is the slowest method that can take up to hours. After the meat is cooked, you can prepare the meat into a crisp taco. Fry the shell, sprinkle on some cheese, then sprinkle a healthy amount of cilantro and diced onions over the top. Serve it with lime juice before dipping it into your consomme. The final result is well worthy of the effort no matter how long it takes.
It recently became pretty popular because of social media. Chefs typically dip the tortillas into the consomme, which is a deep brownish-red color. Birria tacos that are prepared can also be dipped into the consomme, similar to the typical French dip sandwich. The popularity of this taco was quickly boosted due to its unique appearance and ease of eating. Not without good reason, since their messy and aesthetically pleasing appearance only emphasizes the flavor.
People are always looking for new ways to enjoy familiar foods. It usually takes the form of culinary fusion, ingredient replacement or even putting food items in a tortilla and calling it an evening. If you really think about it, birria, which is also served as a stew, checks off all the boxes.
