Beans, Rice and More

As a new quarter and a new class starts, I learn a new food from a region of the world. I am currently taking "Latin Cuisine" which is a class based on Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. These past few weeks the focus has been Mexico, which to most people, is just tacos and burritos. The fact is mexican food can go so much deeper into flavor then just beans and rice. One example is the soups they make, tomato or garlic soup. They are simple, flavorful and have a very appealing look to them. They also are big on stuffed pepper which are personally my favorite. These tend to very depending on what pepper is used to stuff with but the options are almost endless. You can have a meaty, savory filling or use more sweet ingredients such as fruit w/ pork. By far one of the most underrated and more complex dish that they make is the mole. Most people associate this dish to being a sauce with cocoa in which is true but, like an Indian curry, has many types. These dishes tend to be very heavy on peppers, spices and seeds but can also be fruit and vegetable oriented. All in all, Mexican food has more to offer then just simple and sometimes boring dishes. Once you truly explore what the country has to offer for food you can truly appreciate it.