Mexican Cuisine

Mexican cuisine is famous all over the world because of its diversity. Before enjoying all the variety of Mexican food, give your stomach a few days to accustom to spicy dishes. It is a wellknown fact that chilies give Mexican cooking a distinctive flavor. There are different types of it: the jalapeno, the poblano, serrano, and chipotle. The most common spices are icumin, cinnamon, and cloves. For thousands of years corn has been the basis of the Mexican diet. It can be found practicaly in every dish. Mexican people are fond of fruits and vegetables. The most popular of them are tomatoes, squash, sweet potato, avocado, mango, pineapple, and papaya. Popular Mexican dishes include Salsas (mix of tomatoes, onion, chili and cilantro), Ceviches (raw fish marinated in lime juice), Enchiladas (tortillas stuffed with vegetables, chicken or pork), Tacos (crispy tortillas served with various fillings), and Guacamole (avocado mashed with onions, chilies and cilantro).