What are Alegrías de Amaranto made of?
Puffed amaranth grains mixed with honey or molasses, and often include nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate.
What are the main ingredients in Sopa de Lima?
A chicken broth base, lime, shredded chicken, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and often tortilla strips and avocado slices.
What is Sopa Azteca?
A traditional Mexican soup made of fried corn tortilla pieces, submerged into a tomato, garlic, and onion broth, and garnished with avocado, cheese, and chili peppers.
What are the main ingredients in Queso Relleno?
Edam cheese, pork, tomatoes, onions, olives, capers, raisins, and almonds.
What state are Carnitas typical of?
Michoacán.
What does ‘Chiles Rellenos’ mean in English?
Stuffed chiles.
What is Machaca?
A traditional Mexican dish from Sonora that consists of dried, spiced meat, usually beef, that’s rehydrated and shredded before being cooked with a variety of ingredients.
What state are Enchiladas Suizas typical of?
Mexico City.
How are Chicatanas typically served?
They are often ground and used in a variety of sauces.
What is Torta Ahogada?
A Mexican dish consisting of a crusty roll filled with pork carnitas and drenched in a spicy tomato-based sauce.
What is ‘Arroz con Leche’ in English?
Rice pudding.
What are some typical ingredients in Arroz con Leche?
Rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes raisins and vanilla.
What are Enchiladas Suizas?
Enchiladas topped with a creamy, green tomatillo sauce and melted cheese, typically filled with shredded chicken.
What are Chalupas?
A type of street food made by frying a thin layer of masa dough to form a shallow plate, typically topped with shredded chicken, salsa, onions, and sometimes cheese.
What state is Aguachile typical of?
Sinaloa.
Where state are Chalupas typical of?
Puebla
How are Esquites typically served?
Warm in cups, garnished with lime juice, chili powder, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.
What state are Salbutes typical of?
Yucatán.
What is the texture and flavor of Flan?
Smooth texture with a rich, sweet, and creamy flavor.
What are the main ingredients in Pico de Gallo?
Chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, fresh serranos, salt, and lime juice.
What is Queso Chihuahua also known as?
Queso Menonita.
What is the main meat used in Tacos al Pastor?
Pork.
When is Atole typically consumed?
During breakfast or dinner, often with tamales. Also popular during the Day of the Dead and Christmas season.
What is the flavor of Pulparindos?
Sweet, sour, and spicy.
What are typical fillings for Tacos?
Meats, cheese, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
What state are Tlayudas typical of?
Oaxaca.
What is Queso Panela?
A Mexican cottage cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk, known for its smooth, creamy texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
What are Sopes typically topped with?
Refried beans, cheese, lettuce, onions, sour cream and sauce.
What is Atole?
A traditional Mexican hot drink made from masa (corn dough), water or milk, sweeteners, and often flavored with fruits, nuts, or chocolate.
How are Churros cooked?
They are deep-fried.
What state are Molletes typical of?
Molletes are a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
What state are Jumiles typical of?
Guerrero.
What are Huaraches typically topped with?
Salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and protein.
How are Gusanos de Maguey typically served?
They are often served in tacos, or used to flavor mezcal.
What state are Enchiladas typical of?
Enchiladas are a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
What does ‘Torta Ahogada’ translate to in English?
‘Drowned sandwich’.
What state is Menudo typical of?
Menudo is a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
Why are they called ‘Swiss’ enchiladas?
Because they’re garnished with melted cheese, a reference to Switzerland’s renowned dairy products.
What is Cajeta made of?
Sweetened caramelized goat’s milk.
How is Dulce de Leche typically used?
As a topping or filling for cakes and other desserts.
What state is Choriqueso typical of?
Choriqueso is a national dish and is found throughout Mexico.
What are Gusanos de Maguey?
The larvae of a type of butterfly that lives on the maguey or agave plant.
When is Café de Olla particularly popular?
In rural areas and during Mexican holidays, such as Day of the Dead celebrations.
What state are Papadzules typical of?
Yucatán.
What is Ate?
A traditional Mexican candy made by boiling fruit pulp and sugar.
What are Escamoles?
The larvae of ants, often referred to as ‘Mexican caviar’.
What is Queso Oaxaca also known as?
Quesillo.
What state is Pozole typical of?
Guerrero.
What is special about the presentation of Chiles en Nogada?
It represents the colors of the Mexican flag.
What state are Chilaquiles typical of?
Chilaquiles are a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
What is Café de Olla?
A traditional Mexican coffee beverage brewed with a mixture of cinnamon and piloncillo, typically prepared in an earthen clay pot.
What is Queso Manchego?
A popular cheese variety in Mexico, made from cow’s milk, known for its creamy and mild flavor, and good melting properties.
What does ‘Huevo a la Mexicana’ mean in English?
Mexican-style eggs.
What state is Machaca typical of?
Sonora.
What are common garnishes or accompaniments for Carne Asada?
Tortillas, salsa, avocado, onions, and cilantro.
How was the meat in Machaca originally dried?
It was sun-dried with chili peppers.
What states are Pescado Zarandeado typical of?
Sinaloa and Nayarit.
What is Tamarind Candy?
A type of candy made from the tamarind fruit.
What unusual meat is used in Menudo?
Cow’s stomach (tripe).
What is a Torta in the context of Mexican cuisine?
A type of sandwich.
How is the pork in Carnitas typically cooked?
By braising or simmering in oil or lard.
What are the common fruits used in Ate Moreliano?
Guava, quince, or apricot.
What are Chapulines?
Edible grasshoppers.
What are the main ingredients in Huevo a la Mexicana?
Eggs scrambled with chopped tomato, onion, and green chili.
What are the common flavors of Ate?
Quince (ate de membrillo), guava (ate de guayaba), and other fruits.
What state is Torta Ahogada typical of?
Jalisco.
What state are Tamales typical of?
Tamales are a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
What is the main ingredient in Guacamole?
Ripe avocados.
What is an alternate name for Queso Panela, and why?
Queso de Canasta, due to the basket in which it is traditionally shaped.
How is Flan typically served?
It’s chilled and inverted onto a plate so the caramel forms a syrupy topping.
What is the flavor and texture of Mazapanes?
They have a crumbly texture and a sweet, nutty flavor.
What is the outer wrapping of a Tamale made from?
Corn husk.
What state is Ate Moreliano typical of?
Michoacán.
What state is Queso Relleno typical of?
Yucatán.
What is Camarones a la Diabla typically served with?
Rice, tortillas, or bread.
What state is Sopa de Lima typical of?
Yucatán.
What are Chiles Rellenos typically stuffed with?
Cheese or meat.
What state are Tacos al Pastor typical of?
Mexico City.
What state are Glorias typical of?
Nuevo Leon.
What meat is traditionally used in Birria?
Usually goat, lamb, or mutton.
Why is Ahuautle sometimes called ‘Mexican caviar’?
Because it consists of the eggs of aquatic insects, similar to how caviar consists of fish eggs.
What is Aguachile?
A Mexican dish made of shrimp, submerged in liquid seasoned with chili peppers, lime juice, salt, cilantro, cucumber, and onion.
What region of Mexico is Ahuautle particularly associated with?
Mexico City.
Who produces Bocadin?
Ricolino, a Mexican confectionery company.
What state are Chiles en Nogada typical of?
Puebla.
What state is Ceviche typical of?
Ceviche is typical of the coastal regions in Mexico.
What is Queso Fresco?
A traditional Mexican ‘fresh cheese’ made from cow’s milk or a combination of cow and goat milk, known for its bright and mild flavor and firm texture.
When are Gorditas de Nata typically eaten?
For breakfast or as a snack.
What are Gorditas de Nata?
Small, sweet, and rich cakes made from ‘nata’, a thick cream that forms on top of boiling milk.
What state is Mole Poblano typical of?
Puebla.
What dishes is Queso Manchego commonly used in?
Quesadillas, nachos, and a range of other Mexican dishes.
What dishes is Queso Cotija commonly used in?
Tacos, tostadas, and elote.
What are Molletes typically topped with?
Refried beans and cheese.
What regions of Mexico is Sopa Azteca particularly associated with?
Central and southern regions.
What does ‘zarandeado’ translate to in English?
‘Shaking’ or ‘tossing’.
What types of chili peppers are commonly used in Camarones a la Diabla?
Often include chipotle and arbol chilies.
What state are Chiles Rellenos typical of?
Chiles Rellenos are a national dish and are found throughout Mexico.
What are the main ingredients in Papadzules?
Tortillas, hard-boiled eggs, a sauce made from pumpkin seeds, and a tomato and habanero salsa.
What is the texture of Atole?
Thick and creamy.
What is Tlayudas often dubbed as?
Mexican pizza.