The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: Revised and updated throughout, with more than 30 new recipes. (Hardcover)
by Diana Kennedy (Author) "ANTOJITOS Without doubt the Mexicans are the most persistent noshers in the world…"
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Sweet Corn Tomalito
INGREDIENTS
* 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
* 1/4 cup masa harina
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
* 1/2 cup cornmeal
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 teaspoons milk
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy. In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into an 8×8 inch glass baking dish.
2. Place the baking dish over a large saucepan of simmering water. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, and steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.
Mexican Rice
INGREDIENTS
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
* 1 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup tomato sauce
* 2 cups chicken broth
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
2. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Refried Beans Without the Refry
INGREDIENTS
* 1 onion, peeled and halved
* 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
* 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 5 teaspoons salt
* 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
* 9 cups water
DIRECTIONS
1. Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Cook on High for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. Note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
2. Once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.
Empanadas
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
* 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
* 1 cup fruit preserves
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
1. DAY BEFORE: Cream butter and cream cheese together until smoothly blended. Beat in the flour. Shape dough into a smooth ball, wrap in foil or cling wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to a week.
2. AT BAKING TIME: Remove dough from refrigerator 30 minutes before using. Start heating oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Roll chilled dough thin. Cut with 3 or 4 inch round cookie cutter. Place small spoonful of jam in center of each round, moisten edges with water.
4. Fold round over and press edges together. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately roll in sugar mixed with cinnamon (traditional) OR in confectioners' sugar if preferred.
Azteca Soup
INGREDIENTS
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
* 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
* 2 large tomatoes
* 1 large onion
* 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 2 avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in large sauce pan and carefully drop in cut up tortillas. Fry until golden brown and crunchy. Cover a plate with a paper towel, place done tortillas on towel and pat dry, absorbing excess oil. Sprinkle salt on top of tortillas, trying to coat both sides.
2. Using a blender or food processor, blend tomatoes, onion and cilantro until completely pureed.
3. In a saucepan heat chicken broth, chipotle chili and pureed vegetables. Bring to a boil and then serve. Prior to serving, add tortillas and avocado cubes to soup or place tortillas and avocado cubes into individual serving bowls. Buen provecho!
Churros
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup water
* 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 quarts oil for frying
* 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
2. Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
3. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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Make Mexican food in your own home. Maria Meza, owner of El Rancho Grande Restaurant (311 Plainfield Ave, Providence, RI 02909) demonstrates how to make tamales using maza, mole, chicken, olives, plums, peppers, banana leaves, and various Mexican spices. www.elranchogranderestaurant.com
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