Mexican food is by far one of the most desired delicacies in our preferred choices of culinary delights. It's intense and varied flavors, variety of spices, colorful presentations, and most of all the enticing, inviting, aroma provide a sensation many of us find hard to resist. Mexican food varies from region, depending on climate and geography, or, perhaps ethnic differences. Most traditional Mexican restaurants are in states bordering Mexico from Texas to California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Tortillas are the main staple in Mexican food, whether they are corn or flour. Homemade tortillas are of course, the preferred choice. Vegetables also play a key role in food preparation, as the frijoles, or beans, are used as a daily staple of protein. Chiles come in a variety from jalapeno, to hablano, the larger for stuffing, or the smaller, extremely hot. Avocados are also used in many dishes, including the avocado dip, which is made from fresh avocados, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. This will please any palate. Avocados are also used as a topper to many Mexican dishes.
Every Mexican restaurant has a different recipe for salsa, or commonly known as a sauce. The key ingredients are tomato, cilantro, peppers, and spices to create a unique complement to your meal, or to serve with tortilla chips, as an appetizer. These sauces also depend on the region, or area of origin.
Let us not forget the famous desserts that will top off our wonderful experience south of the border. These vary from tres leches, which is a butter cake layered with three different types of milk, and is certain to please anyone. Most of the common ingredients in desserts include flour, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Perhaps, one of the most favorite is flan, or a custard which is slowly cooked with the above ingredients. Another preferred delight is the praline, or sugary pastry with pecans. Whatever your preference to region, or taste, Mexican food is a culinary delight you will frequent and enjoy.
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