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ACAMAYAS
Crayfish of fresh water
It is a species of crayfish of fresh water that was widely used in pre-Hispanic times. It is very similar to the small shrimp.
ACITRÓN
Paddle-leaf-of a cactus plant called biznaga
It is a candy made with the pad or paddle-leaf-of a cactus plant called biznaga, which is similar to the prickly pear but rounder in shape. Se utiliza en algunas recetas típicas como picadillo y chiles en nogada.
ACOCIL
Crayfish of fresh water
Crustáceo de agua dulce que era muy utilizado en la época prehispánica. Es muy parecido al camarón pequeño.
ADOBO
Thick sauce
Thick sauce prepared with dried chilies and tomato. It is used in various dishes, mainly for various types of pork, chicken and beef.
AGUACHILE
Typical appetizer
It is a very typical appetizer from the coast that is prepared with lemon, onion, pepper, cucumber, piquín chili or green chili and can be made with shrimp or with some vegetables.
ARRACHERA
Particular beef cut
It is a particular beef cut that comes from the rib cage. It is marinated with different species that make it softer and give it a very unique flavor.
ATE
Made from real fruit
It is made from real fruit, which is processed to make a thick jelly. There are many fruits such as quince, guava, pineapple, apple and pineapple, among others.
ATOLE
Drink made from cornmeal
AXIOTE
Small seed of a shrub
It is a small seed of a shrub that is the source of a reddish dye used in cosmetics, textiles, and cooking. It is widely used in Yucatecan cuisine to prepare achiote paste.
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