Masa
An extremely versatile preparation of corn masa which is thicker than most corn tortillas and are usually stuffed with cheese, beans, or meats before being fried or toasted. The name comes from the Nahuatl word for "snack" or "appetizer" .
What is a tlacoyo?
A versatile salsa typically made from chopped tomato, onion, and serrano peppers - also known as "salsa fresca" or "salsa cruda".
What is a pico de gallo?
The two Mexican states which claim to be the origin of mole.
What are Puebla and Oaxaca?
A triangular tamal originating in the modern-day Michoacán region, which usually are wrapped in plant leaves and steamed.
What is a corunda?
A salsa usually made from pepitas and roasted tomato which originates from the Yucatán.
What is Sikil P’ak?
The name of the most traditional molé from the state of Puebla.
What is molé poblano?
A triangular tamal originating in the region of modern-day Oaxaca, usually stuffed with beans or cheese.
What is a tetela?
A rich and oily salsa from the region of Veracruz which is made by frying dried chiles, nuts, and seeds in oil.
What is salsa macha?
The chile which is most commonly/characteristically used in molé amarillo.
What is a chilhuacle amarillo OR what is a costeño amarillo?
An well-known antojito in traditional Oaxacan cuisine consisting of a fried or toasted tortilla covered with toppings such as refried beans, avocado, meat, salsa, and queso Oaxaca - some have described it as a "mexican pizza".
What is a tlayuda?
A pre-hispanic grinding tool which was used to make most salsas until the modern age, and whose name comes from the Nahuatl word for "sauce bowl".
What is a molcajete?
The chile we currently use as a source of heat for our molé amarillo.
What is a scotch bonnet?
The four types of corn we use for our masa.
What are Pink Bolita, Blue Bolita, Purple Eh Hub, and Cream Chalqueño?
A habanero-based salsa native to the Yucatán peninsula, whose name literally translates to "dog's nose".
What is xnipec?
Four of the seven classic moles from Oaxaca.
What are (any four of): Mole Negro, Mole Coloradito, Mole Verde, Mole Amarillo, Mole Rojo, Mole Chichilo, and Mole Manchamanteles.