Discover and re-discover Mexico’s cuisine, culture and history through the recipes, backyard stories and other interesting findings of an expatriate in Canada
Deshebrada, meaning “shredded” in Spanish, is the short name for a stew (guisado) very popular in Mexico’s Northern states, especially Chihuahua. Because the region is famous for its cattle, it is implied that this dish is made with beef … click on title for more
In Mexico, it is common to have fried pork rinds just crumbled into a warm corn tortilla, topped with any salsa and enjoyed as a taco; snack size pieces are also served as chips with a bowl of salsa on the side. When there are leftovers from a party or family gathering, it is very convenient to cook them in sauce (sometimes leftover from the party as well), but as a guisado (stewed dish), this Mexican classic is prepared as a staple for any taco bar or burrito line-up … click on title for more
My Slice of Mexico 