Popular Food Recipes in Mexico
Mexican cuisine is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. It is strongly influenced by the cuisines from the foreign countries such as North America, France and Spain. The main meal in Mexico begins with a soup course, known assopa aguada. The next course includes a rice or pasta preparation, known assopa seca. The traditional Mexican meals consist of the beans, rice, fresh tortillas and fresh vegetables. The main dish includes pork, chicken or beef, which is served along with beans.
Mexico is popular for its corn, tomatoes, avocados, jicama, beans, squash, chili peppers and a variety of spices. Tequila, mescal and margaritas are the traditional beverages of Mexico. Most traditional Mexican recipes include quesadillas, salsas, guacamole, burritos, tostadas, tacos, fajitas and enchiladas. Chilies, tomatoes, onion and garlic are quite common flavorings in Mexican cuisine. You can prepare these detectable Mexican recipes for your special cocktail party or family get-together. Well, given below are some of the authentic Mexican popular food recipes that will keep you busy for the next weekend!
Traditional Mexican Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Ingredients
3 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
12 corn tortillas
cup chopped fresh cilantro
cup chopped green onions
cup minced onion
1 cup of sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
cup all-purpose flour
cup butter
4 oz chopped green chilies
12 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350F. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over a medium high heat in a large frying pan and fry the tortillas for about 5 seconds per side until they become flexible. Drain the tortillas on paper towels and keep them warm. Spread the chicken, 10 oz of cheese and onion over the tortillas. Make their rolls and keep in a greased baking pan with the seam side down. Add the whisk and flour to the melted butter in the pan. Allow it to boil over a medium heat. Add the broth with a continuous stirring. Then add sour cream and chilies and stir occasionally. Don't allow the mixture to boil. Pour this mixture over the enchiladas when it is thick and hot. Bake these Mexican chicken enchiladas for about 20 minutes. Cover the top with the remaining cheese and bake it for about 5 minutes. Use cilantro and green onions for garnishing.
Postre de Limon
It is a cold vegetarian fruit dessert.
Ingredients
12 oz white sugar
8 egg yolks
4 egg whites
Grated zest and juice from 2 large lemons
8 fl. oz whipping cream
Preparation
Whip together sugar, egg yolks, grated lemon skins and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook it on a low heat until it becomes thick. Don't boil it. Pour it into the bottom of a serving dish and chill it for about 4 hours. Whip the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until it becomes stiff. In another bowl, whip the cream until it becomes soft. Gently add the egg whites to the cream and then spread it over the chilled egg yolk mixture. Refrigerate it for about one hour before serving.
Mexican Red Rice
Ingredients
350 g long-grain white rice
60 ml corn oil
2 garlic cloves
2-3 plum tomatoes, chopped
onion chopped
75 g frozen sweet corn kernels
75 g frozen green peas
780 ml water
Salt
Preparation
Cover the rice with hot water in a bowl and keep aside for about 20 minutes until it gets cooled. Meanwhile, make a smooth paste of garlic and tomato in a food processor. When the rice becomes cool, rinse it under cold water until the water runs clear. Then, drain it well. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the rice with continuous stirring. Then add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes until the rice turns golden. Drain the excess oil from the pan and then add a mixture of garlic and tomato. Cook it for about 5 minutes over a medium heat. Add some water, adjust the flavoring and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and cook uncovered, until almost all the liquid is absorbed. Then add the sweet corn and frozen peas, cover it and cook for about 5 minutes. Then remove it from the heat and allow it to stand covered for about 10 minutes. It should be served hot.
The Mexican cuisine is world-famous for its colorful presentation, its mouth-watering flavors, unique spicing and seasoning. Give your culinary skills a boost with the help of the above-mentioned recipes, and enjoy.
