The name Mexico brings on the vistas of the sun and the seas and quite obviously, food! Mexican delicacies are a mouth-watering treat for food lovers as well as the general travelers to the country. If you have not sampled the best tastes and flavors from Mexico, you are missing out big time!
For all you Mexican food lovers and foodies wanting to try the delicacies of the land, Juannita’s is the place for you.
In this article, we are listing 8 amazing Mexican preparations to make your mouth water.
Chilaquiles
It is an extremely popular breakfast dish and is made of fried corn tortillas cut into quarter pieces with green or the spicy red salsa. Chilaquiles can be served with a substantial amount of refried beans or frijoles, but the scrambled/fried eggs and chicken in cheese and cream is a must.
Pozole
You get the chicken, pork or the vegetarian pozole varieties to choose from. The pozole once used to be part of ritual sacrifices in the pre-Hispanic times. Stewed hominy corn with a lot of herbs and spices makes for this mouth-watering treat. After overnight stewing, the dish is served with lettuce, radish, lime, onions and chili powder sprinkled on top.
Tacos al pastor
It is one of the more popular varieties of the taco and is an age-old recipe. A mixture of Lebanese and Syrian culinary skills, thin strips of sliced pork off, placed on a corn tortilla, and you can serve it with coriander, pineapple, and onions.
Tostadas
Corn tortillas are deep fried in oil till they are golden and crunchy. The dish literally means toasted. Tostadas are served with the popular toppings of fried beans, cheese, meat, and seafood.
Chiles en nogada
This one is a patriotic Mexican dish and boasts of all the three colors of the Mexican flag. Poblano chilies are filled with a mixture of chopped meat, fruits and spices called the picadillo. A walnut-based cream sauce and pomegranate seeds are served alongside. This dish is unique from the Puebla region, and they were first served to the liberator and the emperor of Mexico Don Agustin de Itrubide.
Elote
It is the Mexican corn on the cob. The corn is traditionally boiled and served on a stick or a cup along with a heavy dose of salt, chili, butter, cheese, mayonnaise, lime, and sour cream.
Enchiladas
It dates back to Mayan age. Corn and flour tortillas are filled with meat, cheese, beans, seafood, and vegetables. A very popular Mexican breakfast, Enchiladas are served after covering them in chili sauce.
Mole
Pronounced ‘mol-eh’ is a rich sauce which boasts of 20 ingredients for its preparation. Various types of chili peppers are stirred continuously for a long period. A special delicacy is the mole poblano which is rusty red sauce applied generously over a serving of turkey or chicken.
For all your gastronomical delights try why do not you try Mexican tonight? It’s a sure hit!
