Ceviche originated as a way of preparing fish and seafood in Inca times, first in a fermented corn beverage, and now mostly in the juice of the lemon, lime and Seville oranges.
Tag: Mexico
Ceviche
Cerdo con Frijoles
(Mexican stewed pork and black beans)
Wild boar, or cerdo, was traditionally used in this typically Mayan dish from southern Mexico. Epazote is an herb that is almost always used to flavor black beans in the Yucatán.
Cebollas Encurtidas
(Ecuadorian, Mexican pickled red onions)
Pickled red onions are the perfect condiment for all kinds of dishes. In Ecuador, these pickles with the purple hue are at their simplest, tossed with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Carnitas de Puerco
(Mexican crispy tender shredded pork)
Mexican carnitas are an amazing option for stuffing tacos, burritos and tamales. Slow-simmered pork, with a quick fry and the end, carnitas are easy to make.
Carne Asada
(Central American grilled steak)
Carne asada, Spanish for "grilled meat," is great backyard barbecue food. Smoky and tender, carne asada is enjoyed throughout Central America, but is particularly popular in Mexico.
Calabacitas y Elotes con Crema
(Mexican zucchini and corn simmered in cream)
Two New World vegetables pair up beautifully in this simple yet luxurious side dish. Calabacitas is the word for young zucchini, and elotes means kernel corn.
Jalapeños en Escabeche
(Mexican pickled jalapeño peppers)
Sliced jalapeños en escabeche are used as a garnish for a variety of Mexican dishes. They can also be chopped and added to soups and stews for an extra punch.
Frijoles de la Olla
(Mexican beans in broth)
Frijoles de la olla, or beans in a pot, are good in Mexican burritos and tacos, on tostadas or on their own as a side dish. Traditionally made in a ceramic bean pot, or olla.
Flan de Leche
(Latin caramel custard)
This simple yet elegant dessert is one of the most common sweet dishes in the Latin world and has spread in popularity as far as the Philippines and Japan.
Enchiladas de Pollo y Queso
(Mexican chicken and cheese stuffed tortillas)
Enchiladas are an easy Mexican dish of tortillas dipped in chile sauce and rolled around fillings like chicken, cheese, chorizo, beans, pork, beef, seafood or vegetables.