Discovering Mexican Food and Drinks
Discovering Mexican Food and Drinks
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Discovering Mexican Food and Drinks
What do you already know about Mexican food and drinks?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you can describe what people eat and drink in Mexico, name typical Mexican dishes and drinks, and explain why Mexican food is famous.
General Information
Mexico is in North America. The capital is Mexico City. Spanish is the official language. The country is known for spicy foods.
Breakfast in Mexico
Popular breakfast dishes are chilaquiles and pan dulce.
Chilaquiles are fried tortilla pieces with sauce, cheese, and sometimes chicken or egg—spicy and savoury.
Pan dulce is sweet bread enjoyed with coffee or hot chocolate.
Lunch in Mexico
Lunch often includes tacos and quesadillas. Tacos are tortillas with meat, chicken or fish, vegetables, and sauce—spicy and rich in flavour. Quesadillas are tortillas with melted cheese, sometimes chicken or vegetables.
Dinner in Mexico
Dinner features enchiladas and tamales. Enchiladas are rolled tortillas with meat, sauce, and cheese—spicy taste. Tamales are made from corn dough with filling, steamed in a corn husk—soft and aromatic.
Drinks in Mexico
Agua fresca is a sweet, fresh drink made from fruit and water. Horchata is a sweet and creamy rice drink with cinnamon. Margarita is a cocktail with tequila and lime, fresh and sour.
Famous Mexican Products
Maize (corn) and chilli peppers are used in many Mexican dishes.
Tequila
Key Ingredients
Tequila is an iconic spirit from Mexico, made from the agave plant.
What Makes Mexican Food Special?
Mexican dishes are full of flavour and spices. Food is often spicy. Corn and beans are used in many recipes.
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