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The Ishtmus of Tehuantepec
Many years ago, I wrote an article about the fascinating area of Oaxaca known as the Isthmus of Tehuantepec for Saveur Magazine. It is not a pretty place but one worth visiting if you happen to be in the gorgeous... (Continue reading)
Pollo Relleno de Papas (Achiote-marinated chicken stuffed with potatoes)
Here is a delicious albeit time-consuming recipe using achiote. Check out the recipe section for Picadillo de Pobre where it is also used. Pollo Relleno de Papas Potato-Stuffed Oven-Roasted Chicken Every time I’ve been to the market at Juchitán I’ve... (Continue reading)
Dried shrimp
Written on 6 Apr, 2009 at 16:03 in Ingredients |
Dried shrimp. These are one of the major ingredients in the cooking of the indigenous peoples of Oaxaca. Centuries before the Spanish came, the Huaves and other coastal peoples were harvesting shrimp from southeastern bays and lagoons. Most of the... (Continue reading)
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