The mexican food it is much more than just tacos and burritos. It is a universe of flavors, aromas and textures that has conquered palates around the world. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the mexican cuisine it is a vibrant expression of history, culture and tradition. In this vast gastronomical tour, we will explore 10 of the most emblematic dishes of the mexican food they have transcended boundaries and have become true icons of culinary at the global level. Join us as we discover the richness and diversity of this cuisine is exceptional.
Exploring the Richness of Mexican Cuisine
The mexican food it is a symphony of fresh ingredients, traditional techniques and recipes handed down from generation to generation. From the fields of corn and chile to the bustling markets, every ingredient tells a story and adds to the complexity of their flavors. The influence of the pre-hispanic cultures, the Spanish colonization and the modern adaptations have resulted in a cuisine multi-faceted that it surprises and delights.
We have carefully selected 10 dishes that represent the essence of the mexican food and that have reached worldwide recognition for their taste, history and versatility. Each of these dishes is a culinary jewel that deserves to be explored and enjoyed. Prepare yourself for a culinary trip unforgettable through the authentic mexican food.
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Our Selection of 10 Culinary Treasures Mexican
1. Tacos al Pastor: the King of The Studs
The tacos al pastor they are, without a doubt, one of the ambassadors most popular mexican food at the global level. Its unique taste, the result of the marinación of the pork in a mixture of peppers and spices, and cooking in a spinning top upright, makes them an incomparable culinary experience. The combination of marinated pork, pineapple, sweet, crunchy onions, and fresh cilantro, all wrapped in a soft corn tortilla freshly made, it is simply irresistible. The tacos al pastor they are a true feast for the senses and a reflection of the creativity and ingenuity of the mexican cuisine.
Main ingredients: Pork marinated in a marinade of chiles and spices, pineapple, onions, cilantro, corn tortillas.
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2. Mole Poblano: The Complexity in Every Bite
The mole poblano it is perhaps the dish more complex and sophisticated of the mexican food. This delicacy, a native of Puebla, is a thick sauce and a rich and made with an incredible variety of ingredients, including chili peppers, spices, nuts, chocolate and many other spices. The development of the mole poblano it is a painstaking process that can take hours, and even days, but the result is an explosion of flavors that balance the sweet, spicy, and bitter in a masterly manner. Traditionally served with turkey or chicken, mole poblano it is a celebration of the heritage of pre-hispanic and colonial Mexico and a symbol of the mexican food more refined.
Main ingredients: Peppers (width, mulato, pasilla chili), spices (clove, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin), nuts (almonds, walnuts, peanuts), chocolate, corn tortillas.
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3. Pozole: The Broth Comforting with History
The pozole, a thick broth and rich, this dish is fundamental in the mexican foodespecially during celebrations and festivities. There are various varieties of pozolebut the most popular are the pozole rojo (with chile ancho and guajillo), the pozole verde (with tomatillo and pumpkin seed) and the pozole blanco (without the peppers). The base of the pozole it is the maíz cacahuazintle, a type of corn in pre-hispanic cooking until the beans are opened and “burst”. Traditionally, the pozole it is accompanied with pork or chicken, and served with a variety of side dishes as fresh as lettuce, radishes, onion, oregano, lemon and toast. The pozole it is a dish very comforting and full of history, reflecting the tradition and the generosity of the mexican food.
Main ingredients: Maíz cacahuazintle, pork, or chicken, chilies (depending on the variety), lettuce, radishes, onion, oregano, lemon, toast.
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4. Tamales: Wrapped in Tradition and Taste
The tamales they are a classic of the mexican food and the staple food since pre-hispanic times. They are made with corn dough nixtamalizado filled with various ingredients sweet or savory, and wrapped in corn husks or banana for steam cooking. The variety of tamales it is huge, and each region of Mexico has its own specialties. From the tamales of rajas with cheese until the tamales sweet with raisins and cinnamon, the tamales they are an expression of the diversity and creativity of the mexican cuisine. The tamales they are a dish versatile that it can be enjoyed in breakfast, lunch or dinner, and are an essential element in celebrations and festivities.
Main ingredients: Corn dough nixtamalizado, filling (meat, chicken, vegetables, cheese, sweet), corn husks or banana.
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5. Enchiladas: Tortillas Stuffed Delight
The enchiladas are other dish key mexican food and a delicious way to enjoy corn tortillas. Consist of corn tortillas, lightly fried and filled with various ingredients such as chicken, cheese, meat or beans, which are bathed in a sauce, usually of chile, and is baked in the oven or served directly. Like the pozolethere are different types of enchiladasdepending on the sauce used. The enchiladas verdes (tomatillo sauce), the enchiladas rojas (with chile sauce width), and the enchiladas de mole (with sauce mole poblano) are some of the most popular varieties. The enchiladas they are a dish, versatile and adaptable to different tastes, and a classic of the mexican food all over the world.
Main ingredients: Corn Tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheese, meat, beans, salsa (green, red or mole), grated cheese (optional), sour cream (optional).
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6. Cochinita Pibil: Taste Yucatec Unmistakable
The cochinita pibil it is a dish emblematic of the mexican food yucatan. It is made with pork marinated in achiote, orange juice, sour, and spices, cooked slowly in the oven, traditionally buried in an earth oven called "gdp". The long cooking at low temperature makes the meat is extremely tender and juicy, with a unique taste and slightly smoky. The cochinita pibil it is traditionally served in tacos, tortas or panuchos, accompanied by red onion pickled and salsa xnipec (a spicy habanero). The cochinita pibil it is a true treasure of the mexican food and a reflection of the cultural wealth of the Yucatan peninsula.
Main ingredients: Pork, achiote, orange juice sour, spices, red onion, habanero, (for the salsa xnipec), corn tortillas or panuchos.
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7. Chiles en Nogada: A Jewel Tricolor to Celebrate
The chiles en nogada they are a dish iconic mexican foodespecially associated with the fiestas patrias in September. This dish, a native of Puebla, is a true work of culinary art, both for its taste as for its visual presentation. It consists of poblano chiles filled with a minced, fresh fruit and meat, bathed in a walnut sauce ("nogada"), and decorated with pomegranate and parsley. The colors of the chiles en nogada (green parsley, white nogada and red of the pomegranate) represent the colors of the mexican flag, making it a dish that is symbolic and festive. The chiles en nogada they are an example of the sophistication and creativity of the mexican food, and a plate a must to celebrate the Independence of Mexico.
Main ingredients: Poblano peppers, chopped (beef and pork, fruit, nuts), nogada (walnuts, milk, fresh cheese, pomegranate, parsley.
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8. Guacamole: The Dip Mexican Most Famous in the World
The guacamole it is, probably, the dip's most famous mexican food at the global level. Produced on the basis of a ripe avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano chili (optional) and juice of lemon, guacamole it is an accompaniment to fresh, creamy and delicious that can be enjoyed with tortilla chips (tortilla chips, tacos, tostadas or as a garnish for various dishes. The simplicity of its ingredients contrasts with the explosion of flavours that offers the guacamole. This dish is versatile and nutritious, who has conquered palates all over the world and has become a staple of the mexican food international.
Main ingredients: Avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro, serrano pepper (optional), lemon juice.
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9. Tortilla soup: Warmth and Flavor in Every Spoonful
The tortilla soup is a soup comforting and flavorful, perfect for cooler days or as a starter in any mexican meal. Made with chicken broth or tomato, tortilla strips of deep-fried corn, chiles pasilla chili, avocado, fresh cheese and cream, tortilla soup it is a combination of textures and flavours that delight the palate. Tortilla chips give it a touch crisp and distinctive, while the avocado and the cheese add creaminess and freshness. The tortilla soup this is a simple dish but packed full of flavor, which represents the warmth and tradition of the mexican food.
Main ingredients: Chicken broth or tomato sauce, corn tortillas, chiles pasilla chili, avocado, fresh cheese, cream.
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10. Esquites: The Treat Street-Irresistible
The esquites they are a treat street is very popular in Mexico, made from corn grains (corn) cooked and sautéed with butter, onion, serrano pepper (optional), epazote and mayonnaise, cheese, Cotija cheese and chili powder to serve. The esquites are an explosion of flavour and texture, combining the sweet corn with the salty taste of the cheese, the spice of chili and the creamy mayonnaise. It is traditionally served in cups or bowls, and is eaten with a spoon. The esquites they are a treat versatile that can be enjoyed at any time of the day and represent the richness and diversity of the mexican food street.
Main ingredients: Corn kernels, butter, onion, serrano pepper (optional), epazote, mayonnaise, cheese, Cotija grated cheese, chili powder.
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Conclusion: A Feast of Flavors that conquered the World
The mexican food it is much more than a simple list of dishes. It is a rich cultural experience and diverse that it continues to evolve and captivate palates around the world. These 10 dishes are just a small sample of the immense wealth of gastronomic delights of Mexico, and represent the passion, creativity, and tradition that define the mexican food. We invite you to continue exploring and enjoying this universe of flavors unique and unforgettable. ¡Buen provecho!
