Fajita
term found in Tex-Mex cuisine, commonly referring to any grilled meat usually served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla
A fajita (/fəˈhiːtə/; Spanish: [faˈxita] (
listen)) in Tex-Mex is any grilled meat that is usually served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla.[1]
Popular meats used include steak, chicken and other cuts of beef, as well as vegetables instead of meat.[2][3]
In restaurants, the meat is usually cooked with onions and bell peppers. Popular condiments include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, beans, and diced tomatoes.
References
change- ↑ Wood, Virginia B. (2005-03-04). "Fajita History". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ↑ Jamison, Cheryl; Jamison, Bill (2014). Rancho de Chimayo Cookbook: The Traditional Cooking of New Mexico. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781493009206.
- ↑ Butel, Jane (1994). Jane Butel's Southwestern Kitchen. Penguin. ISBN 9781557880901.
