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MEXICAN GASTRONOMY: PRIDE AND TRADITION

Mexican cuisine is renowned for the delight that palates experience.

Not only the flavor or color of the spices and herbs that give the final touch to these meals are essential, the way in which these succulent dishes are prepared is vital to make it worthy of this Mexican country.

The set of typical Mexican dishes has been declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity, since there is a wide variety of flavors, so we leave you this list so that you know the foods that make the Aztec people proud.

Pozole

This succulent pre-Hispanic broth was created in Cuernavaca, the main ingredient is corn and depending on the region you are in, the type of meat that is going to accompany it is added, it can be pork, chicken or beef. The pozole consists of cooking the cacahuacintle, which is a large grain corn, then the meat is added and to finish rich complementary seasonings that give the delicious flavor to this great dish such as: radishes, lettuce, avocado and of course not the chili should be missing either in sauce or powder.

 

Chiles en nogada

This exquisite Mexican representative descends from Puebla, it is said that he was created by Augustinian nuns from the Santa Monica Convent to celebrate the Independence of Mexico. Its colors and striking presentation make it the fundamental dish of this nation. It consists of poblano chili with a rich beef or pork filling accompanied by fruits, while the sauce that covers it is made from walnuts. When serving, the plate is decorated with parsley and pomegranate to represent the colors of the Mexican flag.

 

Mole

One of the most exotic dishes in Mexico, which is another creation from Puebla, is characterized by having various types of chili, spices and seeds that are ground into metates and molcajetes. This preparation is a complement to a dish that has meat, since mole is the sauce that accompanies it. It is recognized worldwide for the extraordinary ingredients with which it is made and that its preparation has become an admirable tradition. Another star protagonist in mole is cocoa that gives it a sweet touch.

 

Enchiladas

 In any country in the world they will be able to tell you that they know enchiladas, this unmissable dish goes around the world and is an innate representative of our country. It is originally from San Luis Potosí and consists of the famous corn tortillas, stuffed with beef, chicken or pork and cheese. As a delicious complement, sauce of different types of chili, beans, cheese, cream is added on top and it is accompanied with lettuce, onion or avocado. There are several types of enchiladas, it depends on the type of sauce you put on it, but the flavor is definitely extraordinary.

Mexico prides itself on the gastronomic roots that our ancestors have inherited from us. 

Here, palates are enriched with the flavors of this beautiful country and without a doubt, this is how the world knows what Mexico is and what characterizes it: traditions, biodiversity, colors, landscapes, cities and above all gastronomy.