Superstar chef\u00a0Alex Stupak’s love of real Mexican food changed his life; it caused him to\u00a0quit the world of fine-dining pastry\u00a0and open the smash-hit Empell\u00f3n Taqueria\u00a0in New York City. Now he’ll change the way you make–and think about–tacos forever.\u00a0
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TACOS\u00a0is a deep dive into the art and craft of\u00a0one of Mexico’s greatest culinary exports.\u00a0We start by making fresh tortillas from corn and flour,\u00a0and variations\u00a0that look to\u00a0innovative grains and\u00a0flavor infusions.\u00a0Next we master salsas, from simple chopped condiments to\u00a0complex moles that simmer for hours and have flavor for days.\u00a0Finally we explore\u00a0fillings,\u00a0both\u00a0traditional and modern–from a\u00a0pineapple-topped pork\u00a0al pastor to pastrami with mustard seeds.\u00a0
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But\u00a0TACOS\u00a0is more than a collection of beautiful things to cook.\u00a0Wrapped up\u00a0within it\u00a0is an argument: Through these recipes, essays, and sumptuous photographs by Evan Sung, the 3-Michelin-star veteran makes the case that Mexican food should be as esteemed as the highest French cooking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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