Ingredientes: 3 cucharadas de aceite. 1 kg. de masa de maíz. 1 manojo grande, o una bola de espinacas picadas finamentes. 400 grs. de margarina. 500 grs. de queso adobera desboronado. 1 cucharada de royal. 2 jitomates finamente picados. 1 cebolla chica, finamente picada. 350 grs.de crema para bañar los tamales. 30 Hojas de tamal […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 2 1/2 tazas de aceite 1 kilo de tortillas de maíz delgadas 1 diente de ajo 15 chiles chilacates – sin semilla ni cabeza, cocidos en una taza de agua 1 1/2 taza de vinagre 2 1/2 tazas de queso cotija o fresco desmoronado 1 cebolla grande, finamente picada 8 jitomates pequeños cocidos 1 […]
Continue ReadingIngredients: 3 Tbsp. oil 1 kg. corn masa 1 bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped or 1 lb. frozen chopped spinach 400 grs. (4 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine 2 C. shredded mild white cheese such as Adobera, Asadero o Monterrey Jack 1 Tbsp. baking powder 2 finely chopped tomatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 […]
Continue ReadingI first met Juana Perez when she came to work in our house in Cholula. Born and raised in the surrounding countryside, Juana was a fount of local folklore, insight and wisdom. She was never happier than when called upon to give a lesson or two in the kitchen. I would let her take over […]
Continue ReadingPopular at fairs and fiestas, these enchiladas are flavored with a creamy poblano chile and tomato sauce. They contain no meat in the filling, and this recipe uses vegetable oil instead of lard, making them a good choice for a vegetarian meal. Ingredients: For the sauce: 6 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded and peeled 3 tomatoes, […]
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GastroNomad in Mexico Published or Updated 2009 by Daniel Wheeler © 2009
Continue ReadingIngredients: 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) corn tortillas 3 chilacate peppers 2 tomatoes 2 garlic cloves – whole, unpeeled 1/2 cup oil 2 large onions – chopped 1/2 kilo (1.1 lbs) Queso Fresco or farmer’s cheese – crumbled How to Prepare: Cut tortillas into squares approximately 1 inch square. Fry the tortilla squares in the oil […]
Continue ReadingMany years ago, before I began traveling around Mexico working with regional chefs and cooking teachers, I was a newly arrived greenhorn, both fascinated and confused by the country’s markets and their contents. One of the first sources of enlightenment for me on this subject was the writing of Vicki Cowal, who produced informative pieces […]
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