Mexican cuisine was formed due to the merger of two cultures - Aztec and Spanish, conquering. The Spaniards themselves borrowed their traditions from the East. Therefore, for example, Mexican food such as burritos resembles shawarma. Many dishes of this cuisine have long conquered the world. Mexican food delivery is now available in almost any major city. And in order to make the right choice and not get confused in the names, going on a trip, it is worth understanding the intricacies of local culinary.
Brightness of color
National dishes of Mexico are very peculiar. They are difficult to confuse with any other cuisine in the world. First of all, they are remembered for their severity. Typical ingredients are cornmeal (which is used to make various types of tortillas), various types of beans and peppers (chili, jalapenos). By the way, about the sharpness of the dishes. Scientists have proven that capsaicin in hot pepper stimulates the production of endorphins. Perhaps this is the secret of the cheerfulness of the Mexicans. After all, they, being not the richest and most prosperous nation in the world, most often maintain an excellent presence of spirit. Legumes, corn, pumpkin, tomatoes, peanuts, pork and cheese are the main ingredients that Mexican food is rich in. Snacks are most often a tortilla with filling - nachos, tacos, quesadillas. They can be both from corn and wheat flour. This Mexican snack food begins with minced meat with vegetables, cheese, pepper. Scones can be of different shapes and sizes - some are similar to rolls, some almost like dumplings.
Main dishes
Mexican food is very hearty, due to the presence of a large number of hot dishes. Goulash (Olya Pridida) is prepared from different types of meat, beef is combined with a thick bean side dish, and some soups are not inferior to European soups in their complexity and richness (chili con carne). They are served all the same tortillas with fillings (enchiladas, burritos, empanadas, tamales with sauce). Another exotic appetizer is guacamole, a mixture of mashed avocado with sour cream sauce, seasoned with garlic and spices. Slices of tortillas dipped into it. Many dishes are served in the pan freshly prepared and hot.
Sweet and drinks
Dessert bread rosque de reis - a ritual dish inside which a figurine of Jesus Christ is embedded. A simpler baking option is churros. These are small pieces of sweet fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar. In some ways, churros resembles the eastern chak-chak. You can freshen up after eating hot and spicy dishes with the help of the Orchata soft drink. It is prepared from a special variety of almonds, grinding it in a blender and decanting the resulting milk. Orchata is seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla, served chilled. And, of course, you need to mention the main sweetness of the Aztecs - hot chocolate. The Mexican cocoa that is used for this drink contains a high percentage of real cocoa beans. And therefore has a characteristic bitterness. Tequila is another drink without which Mexican food is inferior. The name is heard by many, but not everyone knows how to drink tequila. In addition to a pinch of salt, half a lime is required, and not a slice of lemon at all, as is commonly believed.