Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
In another post, I shared the story and a recipe of pambazos, a chorizo and potato sandwich made with a bun of the same name, usually covered in a red sauce, then pan-fried. Pambacitos (diminutive of pambazo), as the name indicates, are smaller, and also somewhat different, because the dough is not baked, but directly deep-fried from raw, and then filled with chorizo with potatoes, or other preparations ... click on title for more
Pápalo and knob onions are two classic offerings at taco stands in Mexico city. Having them amongst my crops this year reminded me in particular of tacos de suadero ... click on title for more
The Friday of Sorrows – Viernes de Dolores, in Spanish - is observed by many Christians towards the end of the Lenten season, on the Friday before Palm Sunday. It is a very solemn day of remembrance of the pain of the Blessed Virgin Mary, inflicted upon her throughout the life of her son Jesus. In Mexico, many communities set up special altars to the sorrowful mother of Christ, and some people arrange them at home, as well; friends and fellow worshippers, visiting for prayer, are invited to partake of refreshments afterwards, such as horchata (rice-based), Jamaica (hibiscus), and in some states, particularly Queretaro, Guanajuato and Zacatecas, a beet-based concoction with chopped fruit, so traditional, that it is known as agua de cuaresma – Lenten Water ... click on title for more
Scenes of family picnics and outings with friends at "La Marquesa" are part of the memories for many people who grew up in Mexico City and nearby Toluca, as well as enjoying antojitos ("little cravings", snacks) at stands by the side of the road, or eating trucha (trout) in one of the many family restaurants around. Trout is freshly sourced locally at "La Marquesa", and cooked in many ways: grilled, pan-fried in garlic sauce ("al mojo de ajo"), or "empapelada", which means "wrapped in paper" ... click on title for more
This recipe is an example of true fusion between Spanish and native Mexican, ancient cuisines; the native corn dough and tomatillo sauce have been enhanced with the addition of lard, cilantro and garlic, and the filling is mashed green peas, a legume imported from Europe. Lard is also used to crisp the tlacoyos, a step that is not the norm for tlacoyos in other regions. ... click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 