Mexican Recipes - Food & Cooking from Mexico

Authentic Mexican Recipes & Food

Mexico is famous for its typical foods – there are Mexican restaurants in most
countries, catering for that special Mexican cuisine.

There is much more to Mexican Cuisine than many people realise- each different
region has its own traditions, ingredients and distinctive flavours. Understanding this
cookery requires a comprehension of Mexican culture, history and traditions.

Until recently salsa and chips were the closest that many people came to Mexican
cuisine. Southern Mexican cooking uses both black beans and plantains in great
quantity, and many of its dishes combine both of these ingredients. You'll be
absolutely surprised by how easy cooking mexican food can be!

Travelers to Mexico are often surprised at the number of seafood items on restaurant
menus, people don't think of seafood when they think of Mexican food.

If you like Mexican food, you'll love spices! Jonathan Teng knows and loves Mexican
food. See his favorite recipes below.

Mexican Recipes – World Class Dishes In Your Kitchen!
By Jonathan Teng

Here are two **Must Try** Mexican recipes! They are HOT, tasty and so easy!

Chiles Rellenos Meatballs

12 small potatoes, or 2 large baking potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound Anaheim chili peppers
1/2 cup yellow onions -- minced
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper -- to taste
garlic salt -- to taste
*Anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled and diced.

Peel and boil potatoes until just tender. Let potatoes cool. In a large bowl break up potatoes to make a lumpy mixture, do not mash. Saute ground
beef in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until browned, drain well. Add beef to potatoes then add chiles, chopped onion and egg yolks.

Add seasonings (salt, pepper, and garlic salt). Mix and form into egg-shaped balls about 1-1/2 inches long. Dip each ball in egg whites (beaten
slightly) then roll in flour. At medium heat, cook in vegetable oil about 1/4-inch deep. Brown well, then drain on paper towels. Serve hot, at room
temperature, or refrigerate and reheat at serving time.

Note: Both Mexican Recipes yields between 4 to 6 servings.

**Our** Family Secret Salsa

(shhhttt… It’s one of my secret Mexican recipes)

Tomatoes -- quartered
2 cloves garlic
1/4 medium yellow onion -- coarse chop
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
salt -- to taste
1 cup cilantro -- chopped
6 whole jalapeno peppers, fresh -- to taste
4 whole habaneros peppers, fresh -- optional

Fill blender with tomatoes, run at lowest setting until no large chunks are left. Add remainder of ingredients and repeat running blender until no
large chunks are left. Sample and add items to taste as necessary.

If you're not sure how something will affect you in the quantity given, use the smallest unit of it at first, then progressively add more until you are
satisfied. This is really important with the habaneros. The salsa will be at its hottest right after you make it, but will cool down the longer it sets.

If you have enjoyed these Mexican recipes, you will find the Easy Appetizer Recipes and Easy Chicken Recipes sections very interesting.

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GUACAMOLE RECIPE

Guacamole is a staple when it comes to condiments in Mexican cooking. It can be found with ingredients ranging from tomatoes to peppers and
even mayonnaise. This simple guacamole recipe is a bit more traditional than the mayonnaise versions but it is a tasty addition to any Mexican
meal.

By taking this simple and irresistible guacamole and placing it on top of crispy tortilla rounds you have an appetizer that is fit for the finest of
gatherings or the simplest of family meals.

Try Mini Guacamole Tortilla Rounds as a stand alone snack or the beginning of a spicy Mexican meal.

Mini Guacamole Tortilla Rounds

2 Avocados, Very Ripe
1 Roma Tomato, finely chopped
1 Roma Tomato, finely chopped for garnish
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Lime, juice of 1 lime
2 Tbs Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Corn Tortillas
Vegetable Oil for cooking

Peel and seed the avocados and place in a medium sized bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until as smooth as desired. Add in the tomatoes,
garlic, lime and olive oil and stir to blend.

Cut each tortilla with a biscuit cutter so that it is 1 ½ - 2 inches round.

Heat the oil to 350°. Fry each tortilla round in the hot oil until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on layered paper towels and allow to
cool.

Spoon the guacamole onto each tortilla round and garnish with chopped Roma tomatoes.

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