It's Hispanic Heritage Month, so let's eat!
My challenge to you is to spend September 15-October 15 discovering new Hispanic foods you haven't tried before. Head to a Hispanic restaurant, bakery, or grab some ingredients at the grocery store and make your own delicious dishes at home. Here are a few of my personal favorite Mexican foods. ¡Buen provecho!
Orejas
Why not start with dessert?
Ever been to a panadería? Then you most likely saw conchas, and yes those are great, especially with some Mexican hot chocolate, but my recommendation is to try the orejas. I love the simplicity of them. They are similar to the French palmier. They are flaky and just the right level of buttery sugary goodness. I love to break them off layer by layer till you get to the chewy center layers; save the best for last.
Sopes
Now for something savory!
Do you like tostadas? Then you must try sopes! If you want to make your own, then go grab a bag of masa mix to make your base, this can usually be found in the baking aisle near the flour bags. Sopes are highly customizable and allow you to get creative; the toppings are yours to decide. My favorite combo in order of layers: refried beans, ground beef, lettuce, onion, cucumber, salsa, sour cream, and queso fresco.
Agua de Jamaica
Who is thirsty?
This cold refreshing drink is brewed from dried hibiscus flowers. Antioxidant rich, it may provide health benefits. I encourage you to make your own before trying a prepared version, that way you can control how much sugar you want added or not. I like to squeeze a little bit of fresh lime juice into my glass of agua de Jamaica. Isn't that such a beautiful color?
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