Mexico is recognized for having proudly developed one of the most authentic, vibrant and rich cultures in the world. Their costumes, traditions, festivities, and beliefs are well known almost everywhere.
There is no place in the world where no one would know what a taco is, and who hasn't ever heard a mariachi song at least once?. The undeniable truth is that Mexico is a magical country everyone wants to visit on vacation.
When watching a TV show or a movie about Mexico, one of the ever-present themes is food, and you may wonder why Mexicans are so proud of their cuisine. People in that country are more than happy to express their culture through food because they are incredibly good at it.
Mexican cuisine is full of flavors, colors, aromas, and textures. There are countless dishes and recipes Mexicans have been making since centuries ago and they continue to share with next generations as part of their national identity.
Among the many things that make Mexican gastronomy so special, the ingredients they use to make their food stand out. They focus on the simplicity of ingredients and enhance their flavor with spices. These are a few of the most emblematic ingredients of Mexican cuisine:
Thanks to its versatility, rice has almost become a must in the Mexican diet. After arriving in the country with the Spanish settlers, locals adopted it and gave it their touch to make it what it is today: a fundamental part of their traditional cuisine. An example of this are some preparations you can see here: https://mahatmarice.com/recipes/traditional-mexican-rice/.
Using a lot of original ingredients from their lands and mixing them with rice, Mexicans have been able to create a wide range of rice-based dishes and drinks, all equally delicious.
When it comes to traditional drinks, Mexico has a long list, they even have a category of the “refreshing” ones in which you can find Horchata, a rice-based drink that has become very popular in many countries of Central America for decades.
Mexican horchata is actually a derivation of the Valencian horchata that had to be slightly modified due to the lack of tiger nuts in Mexico. It is a very nutritious, refreshing drink that almost all Mexicans usually have to accompany some spicy dishes.
Here you will learn how to make horchata with a couple of recipes that include all the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to prepare it. Try them at home and make a toast with your family and friends.
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