Fry bread tacos are a delicious and popular Native American dish. They consist of a crispy, golden-brown piece of fry bread topped with various savory ingredients, similar to a taco. Here’s a basic recipe to make fry bread tacos:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the taco filling:
- Ground beef or shredded chicken (cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced black olives
- Diced onions
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the warm water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Shape the fry bread: Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out each portion into a circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fry the bread: In a deep skillet or fryer, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 375°F or 190°C). Carefully place one circle of dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining circles of dough, frying one at a time. Drain the fried bread on paper towels.
- Assemble the tacos: Once all the fry bread is cooked, top each piece with your desired taco fillings. Start with the cooked ground beef or shredded chicken, then add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, onions, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, or any other toppings you prefer.
- Serve: Fry bread tacos are best served immediately while the fry bread is still warm and crispy.
Enjoy your delicious fry bread tacos! Adjust the toppings according to your taste preferences and feel free to get creative with different fillings.
