Tinga is a typical Mexican dish, made with shredded chicken, pork, or beef in a sauce of tomato, onion, garlic, and chipotle chili. It is a versatile dish that can be served in tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, or molotes, and is often garnished with fresh cheese, avocado, chopped lettuce, crema, and radishes. In some areas of Mexico, the recipe has been adapted for fish, mushrooms, and chorizo.
While documentary evidence is thin, the dish is presumed to have originated in the Puebla region, as a fusion of pre-colonial, French, and Arabic influences.
