By Jasmine Cakic IG @mariamagdalena4723 Thank you Jasmine for your passion towards Mexican food and for sharing this awesome recipe with us. Can’t wait for your cookbook! Serves 4 DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat up chicken stock . Cut tops off dry chilies and shake out seeds. Cut chilies in to smaller pieces and pour over hot […]
A delicious vegan option for topping a Tostada. Try them out! DIRECTIONS: Remove the tofu from the container, drain the liquid, wrap in kitchen paper and leave with a weight on top for about 15 minutes. Cut and crumble pressing with a fork Heat the olive oil in a good frying pan. Add inion, pepper […]
A Pupusa is a thick corn flatbread (tortilla) from El Salvador and Honduras, made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Venezuelan and Colombian arepa and the Gorditas from Mexico. In El Salvador, it has been declared the national dish and has a specific day to celebrate it (the second Sunday of November). Pupusas are usually stuffed with a savory […]
A Panucho is a Mexican street food specialty from the Yucatan peninsula where a fried corn tortilla is stuffed with refried black beans and topped with Cochinita Pibil, chopped cabbage or lettuce, chopped tomato, pickled red onion, avo and Habanero chillies or salsa. Makes 4 servings DIRECTIONS: Cook the Cochinita Pibil as per recipe. Prepare the dough […]
Gorditas are handmade tortillas that, before cooking the raw dough disk, are filled with an ingredient generally, pressed pork rinds, cheese, cooked potatoes, beans, etc. Once fried, they are sliced opened on one side and filled with chopped onion, grated cheese, cilantro and salsa. The gorditas get their name from the fact that to prepare […]
Ceviche is a typical Mexican dish where fresh fish is cooked in lime juice. Every coastal city will have its own signature recipe. This mouth-watering recipe is from the state of Sonora where cucumber is added to the dish giving it a delicious crunch and is usually served on a tostada. A tasty and fresh […]
If just one soup could be labeled as a classic, it would probably be this Sopa de Tortilla. Combining the traditional flavours and textures of Mexican ingredients. Serves 4 DIRECTIONS: Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place tomatoes, onion, garlic, soaked pasilla chilli and oregano in a blender and […]
One of México’s favourite street food. Serves 4 DIRECTIONS: Place the mealies in a large pot with enough water. Add the epazote and salt. Cover and boil until tender. Once cooked, remove the leaves. Brush each mealie with mayo. Sprinkle or roll the corn in the grated cheese. Sprinkle with Tajin spice or the salsa […]
Fried potatoes are one of those comfort foods that transcend cultural boundaries and national borders. This recipe is great to serve as tapas or snacks. Once you’ve tried this recipe, you will for sure make it again and again! DIRECTIONS: 1. Cook the potatoes for about 10 minutes until tender. It is important not to […]
Sopes are a common street food that can be served with any combination of fillings and toppings. Tinga is a dish made with shredded beef or chicken in a sauce. This easy recipe offers a bit of a twist as it combines beef, pork and chicken as main filling. The result is just delicious! And […]
