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Mole Coloradito, a traditional mole from Oaxaca

Posted on December 22, 2012 by albatz

The Mole Coloradito (red mole) with Chochoyotes (dumplings) was a complex layered sauce made of spices and chocolate, and incredibly rich. the chicken was boiled ahead of time with onion and garlic; some of the broth was used when all the chiles were … Continue reading →

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Tesmole de pollo mazateco from Oaxaca

Posted on December 21, 2012 by albatz

Tezmoles are a traditional dish from the Mazateca region of Oaxaca. They are often prepared in association with spiritual ceremonies. some of the more unusual ingredients for ‘Tesmole de pollo mazateco‘ are achiote paste, yerba santa leaves and chiltepe chiles. start by … Continue reading →

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Mole Amarillito de Oaxaca

Posted on December 20, 2012 by albatz

Mole Amarillito de Oaxaca, is one of the seven moles that the state of Oaxaca is famous for. ‘Amarillito’ means ‘yellow’; ‘mole’ is the indigenous word for a multi-layered sauce formed from a complex mix of spices and herbs. This dish is … Continue reading →

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Sopa de milpa or ‘garden soup’ from Oaxaca

Posted on December 19, 2012 by albatz

My UBC class in Mexican cooking from Oaxaca started with this traditional soup. Sopa de milpa or ‘garden soup’. A milpa is a traditional Mesoamerican corn patch that consisted of rows of corn planted together with the companion plants such … Continue reading →

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Mexican Cooking, from the state of Veracruz

Posted on December 10, 2012 by albatz

Veracruz, situated on the Gulf of Mexico, is one of my favourite Mexican cities. The zocalo is ringed with restaurants, closed off to cars and has a large stage. Something is happening there almost every night. And a short bus … Continue reading →

Posted in Food around the world, Mexican | Tagged bocadillas, cheese, chicken, chiles, cooking, cuisine, food, mango, masa, menu, Mexico, Mole, peanut, prawns, recipe, rice, rum, tamarind, tortillas, Veracruz | Comments Off

Eat like an Aztec: Tortilla Soup Recipe

Posted on October 4, 2012 by albatz

TORTILLA SOUP (SOPA AZTECA) This soup contains many ingredients that were a gift from Mexico to the world: tomatos, chiles, avocado and corn in the form of tortillas. The recipe comes from a Mexican cookbook that I purchased eons ago. I. … Continue reading →

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Chiles capones, an appetizer from the Central region of Mexico

Posted on March 22, 2012 by albatz

Chiles capones served on a creamy tomato salsa and drizzled with cream. I have never had anything quite like them before, and they were my favourite dish of this Mexican cooking class featuring the cuisine of the central region of Mexico. Continue reading →

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gifts from Mexico to the world

Posted on July 11, 2011 by albatz

Found on the wall in an obscure corner of the National Palace in Mexico City: This plaque lists both the Spanish and the Nahuatl words for various indigenous plants. Roughly translated it says, ‘the world owes to Mexico: corn, beans, … Continue reading →

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In search of the best crab in Vancouver!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by albatz

http://www.kenschineserestaurant.com/ Ken’s Chinese: Hong Kong Style Café, 1097 KINGSWAY Every time Al’s birthday comes up he demands CRAB for his birthday dinner, and we head off in search of the best crab in the city! For many years we went … Continue reading →

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Thai Masaaman yellow coconut curry recipe

Posted on June 13, 2011 by albatz

This recipe for Massaman yellow curry uses pork, normally a no-no in the predominantly Muslim area of southern Thailand, along with potatoes, lychee and pineapple. Continue reading →

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