Can Rie Make Takis Fancy? - Summary

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**Title:** "Make it Fancy" Challenge with Takis

**Host:** Riya
**Guest:** Kali

**Challenge:** Transform popular snack "Takis" into a fancy meal

**Creation:**

1. **Takis-Infused Tortilla**: Made with Takis powder, masa harina, and dragon fruit powder for color
2. **Shrimp Tempura**: Using sparkling water for airy texture, seasoned with salt and Takis powder
3. **Avocado Crema**: Blended with crema, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro
4. **Mocktail**: A virgin margarita-inspired drink with orange, lime, and lemon juices, topped with sparkling water

**Outcome:**
Kali praises the dish, "Shrimp Takis Tacos", as one of the best tacos they've ever had, commending Riya's creativity in elevating a simple snack into a gourmet meal.

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**People and Background**

1. The host's name is Riya.
2. The guest's name is Kali.
3. Kali is possibly one of Riya's favorite people.
4. Riya and Kali are both immigrants (according to Riya).

**Food and Ingredients**

5. The challenge is to make a popular food, Takis, fancy.
6. Key ingredients used: Takis, lime, red onion, masa, micro greens, shrimp, cilantro, orange, avocado, lemon, sparkling water, crema, garlic, and dragon fruit powder.
7. Takis are known for their spicy and limey flavor.
8. Avocados are also known as "Morino Bata" in Japanese, meaning "butter from the forest".

**Cooking Process and Techniques**

9. Riya used a tortilla press to make tortillas.
10. Alternative to a tortilla press: using a rolling pin.
11. Shrimp were seasoned with salt and cooked in oil with a special batter.
12. Sparkling water was used instead of beer for the batter.
13. Orange juice was used instead of triple sec for the mocktail.

**Timeline and Origins**

14. Riya came to New York in 2007.
15. Takis were invented between 1962 and 1999 (exact date not specified).

**Final Dish and Drinks**

16. The final dish created was "Shrimp Takis Tacos".
17. A virgin mocktail (a margarita variant) was also created to accompany the dish.
18. The mocktail consisted of orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and sparkling water.