RECIPE: Guacamole Do's and Don'ts
/Guacamole - the quintessential Mexican avocado dip. It seems simple enough, but like getting tortillas to puff properly, can be tricky. Here are the do’s and don’ts of the classical dip.
Read MoreGuacamole - the quintessential Mexican avocado dip. It seems simple enough, but like getting tortillas to puff properly, can be tricky. Here are the do’s and don’ts of the classical dip.
Read MoreA proper tortilla puffs into a fluffy pillow after the cooking on the 2nd side. When you rip a tortilla in half, it should be two separate layers. You know when you go to an authentic taqueria for totopos (tortilla chips) and guacamole and the chips are so crispy and crunchy? Those tortillas have two layers - look closer next time you dive into some bomb guacamole!
Read MoreThis cocktail screams winter. It has the hearty rosemary herbaceous notes carried by the sweetness in the apple, and finally balanced by the smokey, sexiness of Mezcal Amarás. You can make this in large batches, like a large batch of punch, or make as single serve cocktails. ¡ Salud !
Read MoreAt work, one of my colleagues asked me to develop a recipe using Xilli Chipotles Adobados. The resident Mexican at Food52, I knew exactly what to do. This recipe incorporates three chiles, all very distinct in flavor. You can sub in a wide variety of meats, like beef, pork butt, and lamb. Serve this with fresh tortillas and avocado slices.
Read MoreThis is your classic Margarita but with Jamaica syrup, which adds a tangy, floral, richness. Rimmed with Poctli’s Sal de Jamaica, this drink is an elegant pre-dinner cocktail that will have your guests obsessing over the color and unique texture of the jamaica.
Read MoreThis dish is simple yet elegant in its presentation and flavor profile. I compare it to the great braises of European cooking (i.e. Beef Bourguignon, Ragu) and but with the strong fruity profile of the Pasilla chile in the sauce that makes it truly Mexican.
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