Mexican food traditions are very popular and are known all
over the world. While every culture has its own identity and food taste,
Mexican foods are somewhat different, which makes them unique from others.
However, people only know the names of only a few Mexican foods, such as Tacos
and enchiladas. What they don’t know is that Mexican cuisine is filled with
exciting dishes that are extremely tempting and mouthwatering.
Most tourists visit Mexico without enjoying a list of
delicious dishes; with that being said, if you are someone who has decided to
visit Mexico in the foreseeable future and wants to know more about Mexican
cuisine, then you have come to the right place as today, we are going to learn
more about Mexican foods, their history and what makes them distinct from
others.
5 Amazing
Facts About Mexican Foods
Tomatoes Come From Mexico
Today most dishes all over the world use tomatoes in
one way or another. However, the origin of tomatoes lay in the land of
Mexico. That’s right, tomatoes originated in Mexico and are supplied all
over the world. While the vegetable alone has its own advantages, it is also
used to make some of the most incredible dishes, and most Mexican dishes
have green and red tomatoes added to them.
Chiles En Nogada Reflect The Flag
Mexicans are people full of taste and ambition to try
something new every time. Mexicans are the only people to cook a variety of
dishes according to a holiday or food festival. And like other holidays,
Mexicans cook Chiles En Nogada to pay respect to their national flag. The dish
contains green chillies stuffed with ground meat and vegetables, covered
with a creamy walnut sauce and red pomegranate seeds. The green, red and white
colour of this amazing dish represents the colour of their national flag.
Chocolate Was First Found In Mexico
Chocolate is the most popular sweet dish all around the
world. While parents may fight against chocolate as it’s an unwanted enemy of
their children’s teeth, chocolate has some positive aspects attached to it as
well. Chocolate is mind-refreshing and releases dopamine while it’s melting in
your mouth. Mexicans have made some modifications to chocolate as well; they
melt huge chocolate bars to add it to warm milk, along with a little cinnamon to
enhance its taste.
Edible Insects Are Found In Mexico
Mexican foods are not only amazing but could turn out to be
surprising at times. Let’s take an example of grasshoppers which are Mexico’s
favourite appetizer, before getting served with the main course. To make them
more savoury, you can add lime juice and chilli pepper.
Discover A Baby In A Cake
On a traditional day which is known as the Catholic Day
of Epiphany, the entire of Mexico cooks a dish called Rosca de Reyes in which
a small plastic baby is inserted; whoever takes a bite of that baby is
held responsible for bringing tamales in the next celebration.
Mexican
Cuisine
Tacos
Let’s be honest; this article would be absolutely worthless
if I removed tacos from this list. Tacos are small tortilla circles filled with
corn, meat and various spices mixed in. Tacos are usually available
in two sizes, small and large, respectively. However, you will need to have at
least three smaller tacos or one large to get the feeling of getting stuffed.
Moreover, tacos are great as a side meal or as a brunch if you are on tour.
Tortas
Sandwiches are my personal favourite, and I could pass
constructive criticism on sandwiches all day. But if we talk about tortas, it is
a mile away from criticism and is extremely delicious. Tortas are packed with
fully baked bread and filled with cheese, vegetables and sauce. Besides this,
tortas are very heavy and could keep you packed for hours. Moreover, you can
also add a filling of your choice. I would suggest you include fish fillet
as Mexican foods live and breathe over the sea.
Enchiladas/Enlomadas
Enchiladas are the heart of Mexican food, and unlike other
foods, it’s “THE” Mexican food. Enchiladas contain tortillas folded over the top
of the dish along with some tempting sauce which could add water to your taste
buds. Enlomadas are similar to enchiladas, though both have a minor
difference. Enchiladas are topped with sauce, while Enlomadas are made with a
mole.
The Mole
The mole is considered one of the most popular dishes in entire Mexico and is made by mixing all the spices and chilis together. The
most well-known dish among moles is the chocolate mole dish. Now before all of
you come running at me making disgusted faces, you should know that chocolate
was initially meant to be eaten as something sour until the Europeans added
milk and sugar to invent a completely new taste. Apart from this, mole is
considered to be one of the most complex dishes and requires an expert to
extract the full taste of it.
Pozole
Although most of the soups available in the local market
aren’t appetizing at all when it comes down to Pozole, it is a soup that
could keep you awake at night with its unwanted cravings. Pozole is known for
its amazing taste and is extremely healthy as it contains fresh veggies equipped
with chicken. So, if you are someone who likes to keep his fitness journey on track, then consider consuming Pozole as your healthy cheat meal. Pozole is meant to
be spicy, though most restaurants serve spices separately so that you can add
them according to your preference.
Flautas
Flautas are tortillas but are rolled like flutes and are
made up of corn. Moreover, they are stuffed with potato, cheese, beans and
meat. You can combine stuffing together to create a flauta on your own. Try a
cheese and potato flauta, and it won’t disappoint you. Apart from being corn-rich, flautas are equipped with cheese and are extremely creamy to taste.
However, it is not considered a favourite due to its oily nature. And could
sometimes be very dry and disappointing if it’s not made up properly.
