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BACANORA
Born in the Mexican state of Sonora
Born in the Mexican state of Sonora, Bacanora is the bold, agave-based spirit. It is produced based on the cooking, fermentation and distillation of the Angustifolia Haw type agave, commonly known as yaquiana agave or espadin. It is a colorless drink with a high alcohol content ranging from 38% to 55% by volume of alcohol.
BARBACOA
Meat (usually sheep, goat, or beef)
It is a preparation of meat (usually sheep, goat, or beef) that is wrapped in maguey stalks and cooked in an earthen oven, that is, a hole in which stones and wood have been placed to heat it. At the end, it is covered with more stalks and sealed with earth so that the meat can cook for up to 12 hours until very tender and succulent.
BATE
Drink that is made from chia seeds
BIRRIA
Meat stew or soup traditionally made from lamb
It is a a meat stew or soup traditionally made from lamb, goat, carp, catfish or pork served with chile broth and garnished with chopped cilantro, onions and tortillas.
BIZNAGA
Globe-shaped cactus
It is a globe-shaped cactus that is used to make the citron used in some typical dishes such as the rosca de reyes.
BOCOLES
Made of corn dough
It is a gordita made of corn dough mixed with salt and lard that is cooked on the griddle and opened and filled with fresh cheese, and sometimes chili can be added. It can also be filled with beans, eggs, chicken or pork.
BOLILLO O BIROTE
A variation of the baguette made with sourdough
It is a variation of the baguette made with sourdough. It is crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It is widely used in Mexican cuisine to accompany food or to prepare the famous tortas.
Brazo de Reina (Queen's arm)
A large tamale
It is a large tamale (it has the shape and dimensions of an arm) that is prepared with corn dough, salt, lard and sometimes cooked and chopped chaya leaves are added. With this mixture, a thick tortilla is prepared that is filled with boiled egg and ground pumpkin seeds. It is rolled and steamed wrapped in banana leaves. Served with tomato sauce and ground pumpkin seeds. This recipe varies by state.
BUÑUELOS
Made from fried dough
A dessert made from fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar. Ingredients such as cream, chocolate or cream can be added.
BURRITOS
Roll-shaped wheat or corn flour tortilla
It is a roll-shaped wheat or corn flour tortilla that is filled with meat or stewed vegetables. They are usually accompanied with beans and some type of hot chili.
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