Chalupa

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This article refers to chalupa, a Mexican food or a Mexican boat. For use as a surname see Chalupa (surname)

A chalupa is a kind of tostada platter in Mexican cuisine. It is a specialty of south-central regions of Mexico, such as the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. It is made by pressing a thin layer of masa dough around the outside of a small mold and then deep frying it to produce a crisp shallow corn cup. It is typically filled with shredded pork meat, a slice of onion, and a piece of chipotle pepper. An Americanized form is also widely sold in Taco Bell and McDonald's restaurants. This version, made with a piece of deep-fried wheat flatbread and filled with ground beef, onion, and sour cream, more closely resembles American-style tacos.

Chalupa, in Mexican dialect, also refers to small boats that function as water taxis or gondolas, such as those seen at the "floating gardens" of Xochimilco south of Mexico City. Chalupa boats may be rowed, poled or motorized. Common characteristics are shallow draft and benches or seats for 6 to 12 passengers.

Many professional basketball teams give free chalupas, to the crowd attending a game, when the home team scores 100 points.

[edit] External links

• Chalupa recipe in the Wikibooks cookbook.
• Chalupa recipe - Authentic Mexican Recipes