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Aztec men sharing a meal. Florentine Codex, late 16th century. Aztec cuisine is the cuisine of the former Aztec Empire and the Nahua peoples of the Valley of Mexico prior to European contact in 1519. The most important staple was corn , a crop that was so important to Aztec society that it played a central part in their culture.
Mesoamerican cuisine – (covering Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, northern Costa Rica and Mexico) [1] has four main staples: maize (many varieties based on what climate it is grown in), [2] beans, [3] squash and chili. [4]
Ancient mesoamerican engraving of maize, National Museum of Anthropology of Mexico. Despite the introduction of wheat and rice to Mexico, maize is the most commonly consumed grain in almost all areas of the country and serves as the main ingredient in many local recipes (e.g. maize tortillas, atole, pozole, menudo, tamal).
From 15-minute pasta recipes to sheet pan chicken wonders, consider your evening meals covered. 70 Easy Dinner Recipes for Two Noodles and Pasta Dishes 1. Stir Fried Noodles with Kimchi and Pork ...
Though the Columbian Exchange introduced many new animals and plants to the Americas, Indigenous civilizations already existed there, including the Aztec, Maya, Incan, as well as various Native Americans in North America. The development of agriculture allowed the many different cultures to transition from hunting to staying in one place. [2]
5. Potato and Corn Chowder. This slow-cooked chowder develops layers of flavor as the slow cooker does all the work. Vegetarians can use vegetable stock instead of chicken, and even water would ...
Menudo, also known as Mondongo, [1] pancita ([little] gut or [little] stomach) or mole de panza ("stomach sauce"), is a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow's stomach in broth with a red chili pepper base.
From cheesecakes to hearty soups, meaty Sloppy Joe's to buttery pastas, here's what we're making in our Insta Pot this month.