Authentic Mexican Recipes The cuisine of Mexico is known for its bold flavors, colorful presentation, and the use of a wide array of spices and ingredients.
The mainstay of Mexican food is typically beans and corn.Traditionally, corn is eaten fresh on the cob, and as as an ingredient of many navtive dishes. However most corn is used to make masa, a dough that is used for tamales, tortillas, gorditas, and many other corn-based foods. Squashes and sweet and hot peppers also play important roles in the vital cuisine of Mexico.
Frequently used spices are chili powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, epazote, cinnamon, and cocoa which is used in mole. Chipotle, a smoke-dried jalapeño chili, is also common in Mexican cuisine. A great deal of Mexican dishes also contain garlic and onions.
Next to corn, rice is the most common grain in Mexican cuisine which was introduced by the Spanish in the 1520s.
Flavors of Mexico The native Mexican foods and flavors of each region were essential in forming what has come to be considered Mexico's national cuisine.See the List
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The Mexican Recipe Pantry Authentic tasty Mexican recipes can be easy enough for any weekday meal and quick enough to make anything from enchiladas to Mexican desserts to the table in less than 30 minutes
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