These potatoes in vinaigrette are a very common bar snack all over México, brought to the table with toothpicks for spearing as an accompaniment to drinks. This version, with carrots and jalapeños, seems to be the most common, although the fiery habaneros are added in the Yucatan and pasilla oaxaqueña (a smoky chile much hotter than regular pasilla mexicana) is […]
Continue ReadingAlthough rainy weather is an unpleasant thought, if not anathema, to those hoping for a little summer vacation sun-and-fun, the rainy season is one of my favorite times of the year here in central Mexico. Perhaps this is because there is such a long dry spell that by the time the rains come, they are […]
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The small, distinctively-flavored black beans of Veracruz which so charmed the tastebuds of the early Spanish settlers are still famous throughout Mexico for their high-quality, tenderness and taste. The method of preparation is typical of the eastern coastal area of the country. Soaking beans in water overnight, and then changing the water before cooking, is […]
Continue ReadingIn her introduction to this Mexican blessed beet salad recipe, Chef Susana Trilling explains that it got its name from that fact that she got the beets from a religious festival float that was decorated with a tower of the village’s largest fruits and vegetables, on Palm Sunday in San Antonio Castillo Velasco, near the important market […]
Continue ReadingWhen we lived in Oaxaca, the vegetable stand on the corner sold all the fresh ingredients for squash vine soup together in a bag. In that part of the country, it is a rainy season staple and has been since before the Conquest. The only addition after the Spaniards arrived was the lard in the […]
Continue ReadingThis simple, classic Mexican dessert, based on a Spanish one, can be made with just a few staple ingredients found in any fridge and pantry. 4 eggs, separated ¼ cup flour 1 quart milk ¾ cup sugar pinch salt cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling on top In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, flour and […]
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salsa . (Latin salsa, salted.) fem. Composition or mixture of several edible substances, diluted, made to dress or season food. There is no doubt that the above definition was translated from the Royal Spanish Academy Dictionary. Had it originated in Mexico, the definition would have a lot more flavor, color and gusto. Diluted, – a Mexican salsa? […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 12 nopales tiernos 6 rebanadas de queso manchego o panela 1/4 de cebolla en trozo 1 diente de ajo sal al gusto 1/2 taza de harina 4 claras 4 yemas 1 1/2 taza de aceite Preparación: Se cuecen los nopales en 3 tazas de agua con el ajo, la cebolla y la sal. Se […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 1/2 kilo de frijol peruano 2 litros de agua 1 taza de aceite 1 cebolla finamente picada 1 chile chipotle de lata, molido con un poco de agua (opcional) Preparación: Ponga el agua a hervir en una olla o una olla express. Limpie los frijoles, quíteles la basura y lávelos. Métalos al agua hirviendo […]
Continue ReadingIngredientes: 1 1/2 tazas de harina 1 cucharadita de carbonato 1 cucharadita de royal 2 barras de mantequilla (200 grs.) 1 taza de azúcar 2 huevos 6 plátanos tabasco maduros, molidos. 1/2 taza de nuez picada Preparación: Se ciernen la harina, el carbonato y el royal. Se acrema la mantequilla, se agregan el azúcar […]
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