Flavours of Mexico: Food & Drinks
Flavours of Mexico: Food & Drinks
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Flavours of Mexico: Food & Drinks
What do you already know about Mexican food and drinks?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you can describe traditional Mexican foods and drinks, and explain why Mexican cuisine is unique.
Mexico: Basic Facts
- Located in North America - Capital: Mexico City - Language: Spanish - Famous for spicy food
Breakfast in Mexico
Chilaquiles: fried tortilla pieces with sauce, cheese, sometimes chicken or egg, spicy and savoury. Pan dulce: sweet bread, eaten with coffee or hot chocolate, sweet flavour.
Lunch in Mexico
Tacos: tortilla with meat, chicken, or fish, with vegetables and sauce, spicy and seasoned.
Quesadilla: tortilla with melted cheese, sometimes chicken or vegetables, mild and savoury.
Dinner in Mexico
Enchiladas: rolled tortillas with meat, topped with sauce and cheese, spicy flavour. Tamales: dough made from maize with filling, steamed in corn husk, mild and seasoned.
Drinks in Mexico
Agua fresca: water with fruit, sweet and refreshing, drunk during the day. Horchata: drink made with rice and cinnamon, sweet and creamy. Margarita: cocktail with tequila and lime, fresh and sour, often drunk in the evening.
Famous Mexican Products
What Makes It Special?
- Lots of flavour - Many spices - Often spicy - Uses plenty of maize and beans
- Tequila comes from Mexico - Maize is essential - Chilli peppers are widely used
Key Ingredients
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
