World Food Mexico City

Description

Whether you’re an absolute beginner at Mexican cooking or already a pro, World Food:
Mexico City is for you. This definitive and beautiful user’s guide unlocks the secrets to
real Mexican cuisine with more than fifty authentic, reliable recipes, while the
compelling stories and photography tell the tale of the vibrant culinary capital of Latin
America. You’ll be taken to home kitchens, markets, and restaurants, where you’ll get
to know exemplary local cooks and learn how to master Mexican culinary traditions and
techniques.
Every recipe—from the vivid salsa with pan-roasted tomatoes to the soul-satisfying
pork stew with corn, potatoes, and green beans—provides a cook’s-eye lens into real
Mexico City culture. Explore easy party food such as authentic guacamole and
homemade tortilla chips; satisfying first courses such as cantina-style garlic soup and
beer-infused “drunken” rice; or slow-cooked masterpieces such as Mexican-style
stewed zucchini. Learn how to make family-friendly meals including ancho chiles
stuffed with cheese, as well as standouts such as fall-apart tender roasted lamb with
pasilla chiles, or tuna tostada garnished with chipotle mayonnaise and avocado—a
modern classic from the beloved restaurant Contramar.
With more than 150 photographs and a comprehensive illustrated reference chapter
that tells you how to find, use, and store all the necessary ingredients, from cilantro to
Mexican cheeses, World Food: Mexico City satisfies an appetite for new recipes, new
ways to cook, and a new way of understanding one of the most exciting food
destinations on the planet.