To prepare buñuelos de molde (from a mould), a metal mould is dipped in a lose batter; the batter coats the mould and gets released from it when immersed in hot oil, rendering a pretty shape ... click on title for more
In Mexico, oats have been used in morning smoothies (licuados) for many years, by the addition of a scoop of flakes in the blender, along with milk and fruit. Nowadays, licuados and aguas frescas (refreshing beverages) may feature oats as their main flavour, a favourite in many Mexican juice bars and at home ... click on title for more
In my previous post, I described how hibiscus is used to prepare a refreshing beverage, and mentioned that in Mexico, the leftover cooked solids are often discarded, but that in recent decades, they have become a popular ingredient in savoury dishes, particularly for vegetarian preparations, such as stews, fried snacks, and tacos. So, to celebrate National Taco Day 2024, I have used the batch of cooked hibiscus leftover from my previous post, to prepare a unique taco filling ... click on title for more
Hibiscus is a genus of plants, well known as ornamentals, as well as for some of the species being used for industrial and culinary applications. Although most species of the genus are identified as non-toxic, there are only a handful used for consumption, and H. sabdariffa is the most common around the world ... click on title for more