Mexico is the land of music, food and good times. The mere mention of the country conjures up visions of people enjoying a lazy afternoon fiesta, with good food and cheer. While there is a prevailing notion that Mexican food is complex and difficult to make, fear not. Fortunately, Chenab Gourmet, your go-to gourmet superstore, is readily available to guide you. There are many Mexican dishes that often use 2 or 3 ingredients only. High on taste, low on effort and drama, here are 6 Mexican dishes to quickly whip up for your weekend fiesta.
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Guacamole
The quintessential Mexican dip; Guacamole is simplicity and sophistication exemplified. Simply combine ripe avocados, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper powder and onions, and you have a yummy, nutritious and eminently shareable dip. Whether you opt to use Guacamole as a dip, alternatively as a spread on your toast (think avocado toast), or even as a topping in tacos and burritos, rest assured, you simply can’t go wrong with this excellent concoction. Another interesting way to up the flavour of the dip is to lace it with avocado oil before serving.
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Chilaquiles
Chilaquiles are the quintessential Mexican breakfast. It is basically a glorious mishmash of tortillas made of corn flour (masa), scrambled eggs and whole Mexican Black Beans. Served with toppings like guacamole or salsa, chilaquiles are perfect for weekend brunches or dinner parties.
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Tacos al pastor
Tacos are one of Mexico’s most quintessential dishes. Equally relished on bustling streets and in upscale restaurants alike, tacos have the unique ability to universally delight both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Tacos al pastor, or tacos shepherd style are corn tortilla wraps, often stuffed with chicken, pork or mutton. Served with raw onions, pickled pineapples and cilantro, a vegan / vegetarian option can be made with whole pinto beans and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
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Elotes
Nothing says comfort like corn on the cob. Elotes are the Mexican version of this iconic dish. For your weekend fiesta, we suggest an elote salad, made with canned sweet corn. Add lemon juice, paprika, and melted butter to the mix and this is one amazingly sweet and savoury dish that we’re sure will have your guests lining up for seconds!
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Pozole
A pozole is a traditional Mexican stew that has a rich tomato (or tomatillo) base. You can add meat, fish, cheese, and/or vegetables as a protein to this stew. This stew is ideally slow cooked for hours with assorted spices and chillies / jalapenos and is considered to be a real delicacy.
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