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| 香煎胚芽入り トルティーヤ / TOPVALU（トップバリュ） |
私の住む街には以前小さなタコス屋さんがありました。
通り沿いにある２階の店舗で、狭い階段を上がると、筆記体の青白いネオンライトやビンテージカーのレプリカントが飾ってあり、開けっぱなしのドアの奥にカウンターとテーブル席があるお店でした。
アメリカンで統一された店内には、入口脇にアンティークなジュークボックスやEarly American調の雑貨があり、木の床の上にテーブル席が窓辺に3つあってその奥がソファ席です。
マスターはミドルの男性でいつもカジュアルな服に紐のついたエプロンをして、腕は太く、少し硬質な印象の堂々とした男性で、料理を任せて良いと私達をすぐ説得できる方でした。
当時、私の住む街ではタコスを提供するレストランで、専門店はそこしかありませんでした。
偶然見つけて入ったのですが、初めて食べるタコスはとても美味しく、食べ方が分からない私達の負担にならない、素っ気なく勘所を押さえたマスターの短い説明が、又ここに来ようとすぐ決心させる人気店でした。
街で初めてイベリコブタを出したり、昼は女子学生が集まって甘い物や、少しお腹一杯になるクールでローラーな素敵な物を出していると言っておられました。
聞けば当時、同学年のお子さんが居るそうで、何度目かになる軽いディナー、ちょっと外したクリスマス前の夜も、やはり店はお客さんが居て、段々払う金額が高くなる自分達は、もうアダルトなミドルになって行っているのだな、と藍色の夜に奇妙な感慨を抱かせもしていた、そんな少し寂しい気持ちにさせる事が出来る稀有な名店でした。
店が閉店してしまい、そう言えば最後に伺った時、休養と内装を兼ねて長く休むかもしれないと聞いては居たので、新しい物件を見つけて早く再開してくれないかな、と日常からタコスを食べに行く予定が消えてしまった私は、けっこう長年待っていたのですが、どうやら完全に辞めてしまわれたようでした。
ある日、どうしてもタコスが食べたくなり、Uber Eatsで探して持って来てもらってもそれはタコスだけど違うタイプのタコスで、最終的にはタコライスが流行っていたので、今でも交渉しないとタコスを提供するレストランは、私の住む街には無いんじゃないでしょうか？
先日、近くのスーパーに行ったらふと、トルティーヤが売っていたので、暑いしさっぱり辛くタコスを食べようと、4枚入り2袋を購入してクックパッドでレシピを調べ、挽肉、玉ねぎ、をクミン、チリパウダーで炒め、サニーレタスとアボカドを乗せて、Tabascoのハラペーニョソースを掛けて食べたら、ちょっと無い位美味しかったです。
トルティーヤさえ何とかなれば、案外タコスはお馴染みの日常料理になりますね。
週末は少し疲れているし、タコスの材料と挽肉か魚介、又は瑞々しい野菜を選んで、袋を開けて電子レンジ500Wで30秒温めるだけのこのトルティーヤで包んで、後はウイスキーソーダかジンソーダで、夏から晩夏、秋に向けてのウィークエンド・ローラー・ミールとして文句はありません。
私達はこれからもガンガン食べる予定です。
ところでこのトルティーヤ、皮が余ったら？ と考えながら、電子レンジの時間を確認するために裏面を見たら、アレンジメニューのミルクトーストが掲載されていました。
電子レンジが必要なのは単に温かい皮で食べたいだけであって、トルーティーヤはそのままでも勿論食べられます。
一見して、これはクレープでは無いか？ と思い、勝手にトルティーヤを使ったクレープを作りました。
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左上から白桃の缶詰、ラズペリージャム、昨年の感謝祭の時に作ったレイズン（レーズン）のラム酒漬け、レモンママレード、赤いのは瓶の中身です。
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私は以前そば粉のガレットが好きでよく焼いていたのですが、ガレットが1番美味しいのは、ボールの中に粉と指定量の水を入れた生地を冷蔵庫内で冷やして1晩置いて焼いたものなので、前日億劫になるとやらないんですよね。
でもトルティーヤは買って来てそのまま食べられるので、クレープとして飾っても十分美味しいです。
MasterAからは蜂蜜を最後に掛けると良い、と教わったので、写真右下は蜂蜜の瓶です。
左の瓶はレイズンのラム酒漬けです。物凄く美味しいです。
クレープとは別にもう一つアイスを買って、ラム・レイズンを掛けて食べると、1週間程豊かな毎日になること請け合いです。
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レシピを載せると言って遅くなっていますね、御免なさい。
近々掲載出来ると思います。
こちらはわざと緩く作ってありますので、サイダーと氷を入れたグラスにレモン・マーマレイドを大匙2杯入れて飲むと、夏疲れにも抜群に効きます。
あと私はこの頃疲れが顔に出るようになったので（夏バテ）、トールグラスに水を沢山入れて、ターメリックスパイスを小匙1入れて混ぜて飲んでいます。
アレルギーの無い方は最初は小匙1/2から試してみて下さい。
味は漢方に水という種類があったら、こんな味だろうな、という味です。
嫌悪に引っ掛からない味です。
結構体力回復になりますよ。
それでは、夜はもう秋の気配が漂い始めた、素敵な日曜日をお過ごし下さい。
2026080914:54 文章を直しました。
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| Tortillas with Roasted Wheat Germ / TOPVALU |
Since it’s Sunday, I’m writing something gentle.
There used to be a small taco shop in the town where I live.
It was a second-floor shop along the street; when you climbed the narrow staircase, you’d find pale blue neon lights in cursive script and replicas of vintage cars on display, and beyond the open door were counter seats and table seating.
The interior had a consistent American theme, with an antique jukebox and Early American-style knickknacks by the entrance. There were three tables by the window on the wooden floor, with sofa seating beyond them.
The owner was a middle-aged man who always wore casual clothes and a string apron.
There used to be a small taco shop in the town where I live.
It was a second-floor shop along the street; when you climbed the narrow staircase, you’d find pale blue neon lights in cursive script and replicas of vintage cars on display, and beyond the open door were counter seats and table seating.
The interior had a consistent American theme, with an antique jukebox and Early American-style knickknacks by the entrance. There were three tables by the window on the wooden floor, with sofa seating beyond them.
The owner was a middle-aged man who always wore casual clothes and a string apron.
He had thick arms and gave off a slightly stern yet dignified impression—the kind of person who could immediately convince us to trust him with our meal.
At the time, it was the only restaurant in my town that specialized in tacos.
We stumbled upon it by chance, but the tacos—which were a first for us—were delicious. The owner’s brief, matter-of-fact explanation, which hit all the right points without overwhelming us—who didn’t know how to eat them—made us decide right then and there to come back. It was a popular spot.
He told us he was the first in town to serve Iberian pork, and that at lunchtime, female students would gather to enjoy sweets and other cool, trendy dishes that were just enough to fill you up.
I heard that the owner had a child in the same grade as mine at the time. Whether it was one of our many casual dinners there or a slightly off-the-beaten-path night before Christmas, the restaurant was always full of customers.
At the time, it was the only restaurant in my town that specialized in tacos.
We stumbled upon it by chance, but the tacos—which were a first for us—were delicious. The owner’s brief, matter-of-fact explanation, which hit all the right points without overwhelming us—who didn’t know how to eat them—made us decide right then and there to come back. It was a popular spot.
He told us he was the first in town to serve Iberian pork, and that at lunchtime, female students would gather to enjoy sweets and other cool, trendy dishes that were just enough to fill you up.
I heard that the owner had a child in the same grade as mine at the time. Whether it was one of our many casual dinners there or a slightly off-the-beaten-path night before Christmas, the restaurant was always full of customers.
As we gradually found ourselves spending more and more money, the indigo-hued nights left me with a strange sense of reflection—realizing we were truly becoming middle-aged adults. It was a rare, renowned establishment that could evoke such bittersweet feelings.
The restaurant closed down. Come to think of it, the last time I visited, I’d heard they might be taking a long break to rest and renovate, so I’d been hoping they’d find a new location and reopen soon. With my daily plans to go eat tacos gone, I waited quite a long time, but it seems they’ve closed for good.
One day, I really craved tacos, so I searched on Uber Eats and had some delivered—but while they were tacos, they were a different kind. Ultimately, since taco rice was all the rage back then, I wonder if there are still any restaurants in my town that serve tacos unless you specifically ask for them?
The other day, when I went to a nearby supermarket, I happened to see tortillas for sale. Since it was hot, I decided to make some light and spicy tacos. I bought two 4-pack bags, looked up a recipe on Cookpad, sautéed ground meat and onions with cumin and chili powder, topped them with sunflower lettuce and avocado, drizzled Tabasco’s jalapeño sauce on top, and ate them—they were so delicious it was almost unbelievable.
As long as you can get your hands on tortillas, tacos can surprisingly become a familiar part of your everyday meals.
I’m a bit tired on the weekends, so I just pick out some taco ingredients—ground meat, seafood, or fresh vegetables—wrap them in these tortillas (which you just open the bag and heat in the microwave at 500W for 30 seconds), and wash it down with a whiskey soda or gin soda.
The restaurant closed down. Come to think of it, the last time I visited, I’d heard they might be taking a long break to rest and renovate, so I’d been hoping they’d find a new location and reopen soon. With my daily plans to go eat tacos gone, I waited quite a long time, but it seems they’ve closed for good.
One day, I really craved tacos, so I searched on Uber Eats and had some delivered—but while they were tacos, they were a different kind. Ultimately, since taco rice was all the rage back then, I wonder if there are still any restaurants in my town that serve tacos unless you specifically ask for them?
The other day, when I went to a nearby supermarket, I happened to see tortillas for sale. Since it was hot, I decided to make some light and spicy tacos. I bought two 4-pack bags, looked up a recipe on Cookpad, sautéed ground meat and onions with cumin and chili powder, topped them with sunflower lettuce and avocado, drizzled Tabasco’s jalapeño sauce on top, and ate them—they were so delicious it was almost unbelievable.
As long as you can get your hands on tortillas, tacos can surprisingly become a familiar part of your everyday meals.
I’m a bit tired on the weekends, so I just pick out some taco ingredients—ground meat, seafood, or fresh vegetables—wrap them in these tortillas (which you just open the bag and heat in the microwave at 500W for 30 seconds), and wash it down with a whiskey soda or gin soda.
It’s the perfect “weekend roller meal” for the transition from summer to late summer and into fall—I have absolutely no complaints.
We plan to keep eating them like crazy.
By the way, while wondering, “What if I have leftover tortillas?” and checking the back of the package for microwave instructions, I noticed a recipe for milk toast listed under “Variations.”
At first glance, I thought, “Isn’t this a crepe?” so I went ahead and made my own crepes using the tortillas.
We plan to keep eating them like crazy.
By the way, while wondering, “What if I have leftover tortillas?” and checking the back of the package for microwave instructions, I noticed a recipe for milk toast listed under “Variations.”
At first glance, I thought, “Isn’t this a crepe?” so I went ahead and made my own crepes using the tortillas.
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The only reason I need a microwave is that I want to eat them with warm tortillas, but of course, you can eat tortillas just as they are.
Starting from the top left: canned white peaches, raspberry jam, raisins soaked in rum that I made last Thanksgiving, lemon marmalade, and the red one is the contents of the jar.
Starting from the top left: canned white peaches, raspberry jam, raisins soaked in rum that I made last Thanksgiving, lemon marmalade, and the red one is the contents of the jar.
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I chose vanilla ice cream.
I used to love buckwheat galettes and would often make them, but the best galettes are the ones where you mix the flour and the specified amount of water in a bowl, chill the batter in the fridge overnight, and then bake it—so if I feel too lazy the day before, I just don’t bother.
But since tortillas are ready to eat right out of the package, they’re still delicious enough even when served as crepes.
MasterA taught me that it’s best to drizzle honey on top at the very end, so the jar in the bottom right of the photo is honey.
The jar on the left contains rum-soaked raisins. They’re incredibly delicious.
I used to love buckwheat galettes and would often make them, but the best galettes are the ones where you mix the flour and the specified amount of water in a bowl, chill the batter in the fridge overnight, and then bake it—so if I feel too lazy the day before, I just don’t bother.
But since tortillas are ready to eat right out of the package, they’re still delicious enough even when served as crepes.
MasterA taught me that it’s best to drizzle honey on top at the very end, so the jar in the bottom right of the photo is honey.
The jar on the left contains rum-soaked raisins. They’re incredibly delicious.
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Here’s a look inside the lemon marmalade.
I said I’d post the recipe, but it’s taking longer than expected—sorry about that.
I think I’ll be able to post it soon.
I made this intentionally runny, so if you add 2 tablespoons of the lemon marmalade to a glass filled with soda and ice, it’s a fantastic remedy for summer fatigue.
Also, since my fatigue has started showing on my face lately (summer fatigue), I’ve been filling a tall glass with plenty of water, adding 1 teaspoon of turmeric, stirring it, and drinking it.
I said I’d post the recipe, but it’s taking longer than expected—sorry about that.
I think I’ll be able to post it soon.
I made this intentionally runny, so if you add 2 tablespoons of the lemon marmalade to a glass filled with soda and ice, it’s a fantastic remedy for summer fatigue.
Also, since my fatigue has started showing on my face lately (summer fatigue), I’ve been filling a tall glass with plenty of water, adding 1 teaspoon of turmeric, stirring it, and drinking it.
If you don’t have any allergies, please start by trying just 1/2 teaspoon.
The taste is what I imagine a “water-based” herbal remedy would taste like.
It’s not a flavor that’s off-putting.
It really helps restore your stamina.
Well then, as the evening air begins to carry hints of fall, I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
2026080914:54 Revised the text.
