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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

Cut from the same root

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

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These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Tacos al Pastor

MainPork

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

  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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Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.87
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.60
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.60
Badia Chipotle Mild Sauce, 5.2 fl oz
Badia Chipotle Mild Sauce, 5.2 fl oz$4.65

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Pollo en Adobo

MainChicken

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.87
Badia Chipotle Ground Spice, 2.5 oz
Badia Chipotle Ground Spice, 2.5 oz$4.67
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91

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Carne Asada

MainBeef

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz
Badia Chili Powder Seasoning, 2.5 oz$2.81
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60

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Sopa de Tortilla

SoupChicken

Key ingredients

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

Technique overview

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

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Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz
Badia Ancho Pepper, 3 oz$6.87
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz
Badia Oregano Whole, 0.5 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91

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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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