Tag: Ingredients

The world of cuisines is constantly evolving and never stays static. Words like “real” and “authentic” can be a bit overloaded. We strive to bring authentic Mexican food to your table and offer various delicious recipes to enjoy. Mexican cuisine has a long and rich history that predates the Republic by many centuries. Most of the Mexican Food you will find in your Mexican pantry has an ancient pedigree. Beans, tomatoes, and corn are among the most widely grown foods in the world. They were staples of the Aztecs and Mayans.

Avocados, peanuts, and pumpkins also originated in Mexico. The conquest of the country in 1521 shaped Mexican cuisine as we know it today. The Spanish brought with them dairy products such as cheese and livestock. Sheep, cows, or pigs had never existed in the New World. This was a brief glimpse into the past. Let’s take a look at the Mexican pantry and see what we discover. These are the key ingredients that make Mexican cuisine so famous.

Corn

Corn, also known as the “gift of the gods,” is the cornerstone of Mexican cuisine. It is found in almost everything, including tortillas and tacos, as well as in soups, stews, casseroles, and even atole (a thick corn-based drink). The husk can be removed from corn and treated with acid to make corn porridge. This is an essential ingredient in posole. Masa Harina is made from dried corn kernels. It is used in corn tortillas and tamales as “masa …