Mexican cuisine Seed-thickened sauce
Pipián rojo: how toasted seeds give a red sauce its body
Pipián rojo
Understand the seed mixtures, chile toasting, grinding choices and serving options that shape Mexican pipián rojo.
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Mexican cuisine Noodle soup
Sopa de Fideo: Have the Tomato Ready Before the Noodles Toast
Sopa de fideo
A brothy Mexican sopa de fideo starts with short wheat noodles lightly toasted in oil. Prepare the tomato base first, then make this four-serving soup.
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Mexican cuisine Corn soup
Pozole: Follow the Corn, Then the Broth
Pozole
Explore the corn at the heart of Mexican pozole, the different methods behind white, red and green broths, and the seasonings that finish each bowl.
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