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México

If you love tacos al pastor, you're already cooking with the spices behind Moroccan tagines.

AnchoChipotleCuminMexican OreganoCorianderSmoked PaprikaGarlicCinnamon

We're all only a spice or two apart

Who México cooks like

Did you know? México and South Africa both lean on Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Garlic — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

South AfricaShared: Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Garlic TunisiaShared: Cumin, Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Garlic HaitiShared: Cumin, Garlic

Now cook México

Tacos al Pastor

MainPork30m + marinateServes 4

Ingredients

  • Pork shoulder
  • pineapple
  • corn tortillas
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • Ancho
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Oregano
  • Hot Sauce

Method

  1. Blend spices with pineapple juice and vinegar
  2. marinate pork 4h
  3. sear and slice
  4. serve on warm tortillas with pineapple, onion, cilantro.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.36
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.41
Badia Chipotle Mild Sauce, 5.2 fl oz
Badia Chipotle Mild Sauce, 5.2 fl oz$4.31

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Pollo en Adobo

MainChicken50mServes 4

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs
  • tomato
  • onion
  • garlic
  • stock
  • Ancho
  • Chipotle
  • Cumin
  • Mexican Oregano
  • Garlic

Method

  1. Toast and blend chilies with spices, tomato, garlic
  2. simmer chicken in adobo 35m
  3. serve with rice.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.36
Badia Chipotle Ground Spice, 2.5 oz
Badia Chipotle Ground Spice, 2.5 oz$4.32
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.41
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69

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Carne Asada

MainBeef20m + marinateServes 4

Ingredients

  • Flank steak
  • lime
  • orange
  • cilantro
  • Cumin
  • Chili Powder
  • Garlic
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Black Pepper

Method

  1. Marinate steak in citrus, spices, garlic 2h
  2. grill hot 4m/side
  3. rest, slice against grain.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41

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Sopa de Tortilla

SoupChicken35mServes 6

Ingredients

  • Tomato
  • chicken broth
  • tortilla strips
  • avocado
  • cheese
  • Cumin
  • Ancho
  • Mexican Oregano
  • Garlic

Method

  1. Blend roasted tomato, chili, spices
  2. simmer in broth 20m
  3. top with fried tortilla, avocado, cheese.

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.36
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.41
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.69

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México — good to know

What spices are used in México cooking?

México cooking leans on Ancho, Chipotle, Cumin, Mexican Oregano, Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Cinnamon.

What’s an easy México recipe to make at home?

Try Tacos al Pastor — it calls for Ancho, Cumin, Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Hot Sauce. Blend spices with pineapple juice and vinegar; marinate pork 4h; sear and slice; serve on warm tortillas with pineapple, onion, cilantro.

What should I cook for a México watch party?

Make Tacos al Pastor and Pollo en Adobo — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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