Fancy sunning yourself in the beautiful Mexico with some local cuisine to keep your Mexican foodie tooth satisfied?
No problem. We’re sorting you out with an amazing giveaway below and we’re giving you the down-low on the local “comida” so you know what’s coming out on that delicious-looking plate!
The good folks at Corona want you to Break Your Routine, so they could be sending you on an incredible journey to a luxury Mexican resort, the stunning Riviera Maya. You’ll fly away from rainy Dublin, and land in sunny Cancun, then spend 7 nights in the incredible 5* resort. To celebrate this incredible giveaway, we’re taking a closer look at magical Mexico over the coming weeks on Her.ie, and second up is five foods you must try when you visit…
1. Ceviche (Pronounced “see-vee-chay”)
If you’re a seafood fan, this is the dish for you. This Mexican speciality is typically made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime and spiced with chilli peppers. The dish isn’t cooked with heat so it must be prepared fresh.
2. Guacamole
Perfect for a taco filling or chip dip, guacamole is a yummy avocado-based dip. It is made from mashing ripe avocados with salt. Tomatoes, lime juice, garlic and coriander are added for a more-ish condiment.
3. Pico De Gallo
Pico De Gallo translates as “rooster’s beak” but don’t worry, there’s absolutely nothing to do with a rooster’s beak involved. Also called salsa fresca, this uncooked condiment is the perfect partner for your tasty burritos or tacos. Chop onions and tomatoes and mix in a bowl. Add jalapenos for a spicy kick! Other ingredients like lemon juice, coriander and cucumber can be added.
4. Carnitas
Carnitas means “little meats” and it’s the perfect snack or light meal. Carnitas are generally strips of roasted pork. A typical dish is served with chopped coriander leaves (yup, more coriander) and diced onion, salsa, guacamole and refried beans in a tortilla.
5. Sincronizada
A Mexican favourite, a sincronizada is a tortilla sandwich, quite similar to a quesadilla. It’s made by placing a slice of ham and some cheese between two tortillas and grilling until it melts and the tortillas become crispy. Sincronizadas are considered different to quesadillas because the ham is obligatory, the tortilla is always made of wheat flour and it’s prepared like a sandwich.
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