Spicy And Sumptuous Tastes From Mexico

Vibrant, delicious, colourful, spicy, Mexican cuisine is all of these and a lot more.

- Sharmila Chand

It indeed has lot of chutzpah as it comes laden with an amazing array of chilies; both fresh and dried. It uses key ingredients like tomatoes, limes, coriander, red onion, avocado, and corn.

Beans and corn are among the staple food of Mexico. Corn is used to make masa, a dough that is then turned into tortillas and tamales. Beans and corn feature prominently in many Mexican dishes.

The flavours in Mexican cooking come from several herbs and spices, including a variety of  chilies. Oregano, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, onions, lemons and limes are also used generously.

Authentic Mexican food is a mélange of flavours; both savoury and earthy. It is light and fresh as it uses fresh herbs, vegetables and lot of citrus.

For vegetarians, Mexican cuisine can come across as a delightful experience with its usage of mushroom, zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and various vegetables, which are tasty and healthy.

Some of the traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine are as follows:

Chilaquiles

This traditional breakfast dish from Mexico comprises lightly fried corn tortillas cut into quarters and topped with green or red salsa; the red salsa being slightly spicier. This dish can be best enjoyed with scrambled or fried eggs with loads of cheese and cream and a healthy dose of re fried beans.