Food Glossary
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Achiote
Yucatan-style paste made from ground annatto seeds, spices and lime juice or vinegar.
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Cafe con leche
Dark roast coffee with natural cinnamon flavor mixed with milk (leche).
Calabacitas
Vegetable side dish that is traditionally made when all the summer squash, fresh corn and Mexican spices. This recipe combines delicious ingredients in a healthier cooking method using no heated oils. It is a wonderful complement to many meals, and a great way to enjoy the variety of healthy benefits in this combination of great tasting vegetables.
Chile Ancho
Dried mild "poblano" chile.
Chile Guajillo
Medium hot dried chile.
Chile Habanero
Hottest Mexican chile pepper out there.
Chiles Rellenos
Translates to "stuffed peppers", cheese-stuffed mild green chilies, dipped in an egg batter and pan fried until crisp.
Chorizo
Fresh, highly seasoned sausage flavored with spices.
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Empanadas
Pastry turnover filled with meat.
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Flautas
A corn tortilla wrapped around a savory filling and fried.
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Horchata
Refreshing rice-based drink made from ground up rice and sugar.
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Masa
Mexican corn flour used to make tamales and corn tortillas. Flour is made from sun- or fire-dried corn kernels soaked in limewater overnight then ground.
Mexican Coffee
Dark roast coffee with natural cinnamon flavor.
Mole Poblano
Complex dark sauce with chiles, nuts, spices, fruits, vegetables, chocolate and seasonings.
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Paella
Typical valencian rice dish from Spain. The name paella is the word for "frying pan" in Valencian (from Latin patella).Paella is usually garnished with vegetables and meat or seafood. The three main ingredients are rice usually Calasparra or Bomba varieties.), saffron, and olive oil.
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Rajas
Mexican green peppers.
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Sangria
Made with red wine, fruit juices, soda water and fruits.
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Tamales
Pork, chicken or veggie encased in masa dough and wrapped in a corn husk and then steamed.
Torta
A Mexican sandwich made from bolillo (Mexican roll) cut in half and stuffed with tomatoes, avocados or guacamole and carne asada, shredded beef or chicken, cheese and salsa.
Tortilla Soup
Tomato based soup with Chile ancho, spices Mexican cheese and tortilla strip.
Tostada
Flat crispy corn tortilla, topped with refried beans & beef, chicken, shrimp or fish and lettuce tomatoes, onion, cheese and sour cream.
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