Mexican food guides
What is huitlacoche? Where does mole poblano come from? We answer the most common questions about Mexican dishes and ingredients, with history, origin and recipes to cook them at home in Canada.
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Zacahuil: what it is and how the giant tamale is made
Discover the zacahuil, the giant Huasteca tamale wrapped in banana leaf and cooked in a wood-fired oven that feeds 50 diners in a single piece.
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White sapote: what it is, taste, benefits and how to eat it
The white sapote (Casimiroa edulis) is a Mexican tropical fruit with creamy white pulp, sweet and aromatic. Traditionally used as a natural sedative in traditional…
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Black sapote: what it is, taste and uses in desserts
The black sapote (Diospyros nigra) is a Mexican tropical fruit with dark, creamy, sweet pulp, ideal for desserts and mousses. Harvested from October to January in…