Connecting Indian Traditions with Europe
Mexican cuisine did not begin to take shape until the 16th century, when European expansion overseas was underway. As a result, local ingredients and recipes began to be combined with European traditions and the culinary arts of African slaves. As a result, it is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world.
The worldwide popularity of Mexican recipes is proof that the fusion of the traditions of different continents has worked very well. As well as being a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site since 2010.
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What is typical of Mexican cuisine?
Mexico's cuisine is vast enough to be summed up in one paragraph. Each region has its own distinct characteristics. However, there are a few ingredients that you will encounter virtually anywhere. The most typical ingredients are beans, corn, tomatoes, avocados, squash and, of course, chili peppers. This also makes the dishes relatively healthy. To make them tasty, various sauces, i.e. salsa, and of course avocado guacamole, are also very popular here.
There's no shortage of meat either, whether it's chicken (pollo), beef (carno de vacuno) or pork (cerdo). And we mustn't forget the fish either! A local specialty is the so-called ceviche, a direction of raw fish and seafood that is marinated in lime juice for several hours, which makes it turn tender and lose its typically fishy smell.
But you'd be hard pressed to find such a classic bread here; traditional pastries include wheat tortilla or corn taco.
What to drink in Mexico?
And what to wash it all down with? Have a cerveza, as beer is called here. If you'd prefer something spicier, you can't go wrong with tequila made from agave. Forget salt and lemon, though, you won't find anything like that in Mexico. It's drunk by the sip and washed down with plenty of water.
How to learn to cook Mexican recipes? Take a course!
Are you in the mood for real Mexico? You have a choice - head out to a restaurant, or add another world cuisine to your culinary skills. With the Mexican cuisine recipe cooking course, it'll be a breeze. So come spice up your life.
What will the course involve?
During the 3.5-hour cooking course, there will be plenty of time to prepare chicken tacos, traditional chilli con carne, wheat tortillas and even watermelon-mango salsa. And that sweet spot? How about a banana in a wheat tortilla?
You'll find the ingredients prepared on site and included in the price of the course. Plus, all of the cooked dishes are waiting for you to enjoy.
Don't want to wait for the course? Come try a burrito recipe
Come and prepare one of the most typical Mexican dishes. It's simple and it's a hit for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The base is a flour tortilla, in which you roll the ingredients to taste. The most common is a combination of several meats, rice, beans and salsa. It depends on your taste.
Tuna Burrito Recipe
Are you craving a filling meal that's healthy, tasty and ready in literally minutes? Tuna burrito is the obvious choice. Come and prepare 4 portions at once. What do you need?
Ingredients:
- 4 tortillas
- a can of tuna in its own juices
- 1 package of cottage cheese
- 1 red pepper
- 150 g corn
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- baby spinach
- onions
- half a cucumber
- lemon juice
- ground paprika, salt, pepper and ketchup for seasoning
Procedure:
- First, wash your vegetables and cut them into smaller pieces.
- Mix the chopped vegetables with the corn, tuna, seasonings and cottage cheese.
- Spray with lemon to taste and toss lightly.
- Prepare a tortilla and place baby spinach, avocado slices and prepared mixture on top.
- Wrap the tortilla well and lightly toast it in a pan or contact grill.
You're ready to start the burrito!
