Pork beans are a very popular dish in northern Mexico, especially in the states of Sinaloa and Chihuahua. Although they are also usually prepared in Sonora, Colima, Guanajuato, Guerrero and Michoacán. It is a very simple preparation with great flavor. These beans are usually present at the table of Sinaloan celebrations, from baptisms, first communion, …
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Picadillo is a common homemade food preparation in Mexican food inns. It is usually prepared with ground beef or pork. Picadillo is enjoyed as a main dish accompanied by rice or beans. and it is also commonly used as a filling for other preparations. It is usual to prepare stuffed chilies with picadilloempanadas, as well …
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Aztecs “communed” with amaranth, rich in nutrients and that has flourished outside the Earth The amaranth is a nutritious food that was a staple in the diet of the Aztecs and that has even flourished outside of Earth. The archaeological evidence found in Mexico indicates that man cultivated it from 5200 to 3400 BC He …
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The molcajete was used to prepare food for more than 7 thousand years. The most representative sauces of Mexican gastronomy are prepared in a traditional way in the molcajete. Sauces made in the stone mortar are said to taste better than when ground in a blender, as well as when ingredients are roasted instead of …
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Cochinita pibil is one of the traditional preparations for Mexican cuisine. It is considered the star dish of the Yucatecan cuisine and has its origins in the prehispanic era. The traditional food of Yucatan preserves the ingredients and Mayan techniques To which elements brought by the Spanish colonizers were later incorporated, this is how the …
In the United States, there are dishes that are presented as authentic Mexican food but within Aztec land, they are neither traditional nor popular. Although some main ingredients of the gastronomic culture of Mexico are retaken such as beans, corn, tomato, and chili, they are adaptations that you will rarely find in that country. Mexican …
Chontal kitchen captivates with its traditional pre-Hispanic food and is considered one of the best 20 restaurants in the world in the second annual World’s Best Restaurants of Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine. Photo: Courtesy Chontal Kitchen. The characteristic aroma of the restaurant comes from the bonfire of a wood comal where food …
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He guacamole It is one of the most popular Mexican sauces in the United States. It has conquered for its flavor and the incredible creamy texture of avocado. It is a preparation that has all the advantages, few ingredients, easy and fast to make. Knowing how much we love guacamole, Chipotle decided to share his …
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Avocado water, it seems exotic, but it tastes great. It is a refreshing drink with a smooth, creamy and delicious texture without the need for a drop of milk, although we have nothing against the delicious horchata waters. This avocado fruit drink (yes, it is a fruit) is a much lighter version than avocado smoothies, …