Exploring Mexican Cuisine: Tejate, a Tradition from Oaxaca 🇲🇽🍫

Welcome to our blog dedicated to exploring the flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. In this entry, we'll delve into the fascinating world of an ancestral beverage: tejate. 🥤

What is Tejate?

Tejate is a traditional beverage originating from the state of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. It is believed to be over a thousand years old and was consumed by the ancient inhabitants of the region, including the Zapotecs and Mixtecs. This beverage is distinguished by its unique flavor and cultural significance in indigenous ceremonies and festivities. 🌾🌺

Ingredients:

- 1 cup white corn 🌽

- 1 cup black corn 🌽

- 1 cup toasted cacao beans 🍫

- 1 cup cacao seeds 🍫

- 1 cup mamey seeds 🥭

- 1 cup avocado seeds 🥑

- 1 cup zapote seeds 🥭

- 1 cup cacao flowers (rosita de cacao) 🌸

- 1 cup sugar to taste 🍬

- Water (as needed) 💧

Instructions:

1. Preparing the Ingredients:

- Soak the white and black corn in water overnight to soften. 💦

- Toast the cacao beans and seeds on a griddle until lightly golden and fragrant. 🌞

- Grate the mamey, avocado, and zapote seeds using a fine grater. 🧀

- Wash the cacao flowers and remove the stems. 🌸

2. Grinding:

- Drain the soaked corn and grind in a hand mill or electric grinder until you get a fine, smooth dough. 🌽💪

- Add the toasted cacao beans and seeds to the mill and grind again until fully incorporated. 🔄

3. Mixing:

- In a large bowl, mix the corn and cacao dough with water until you get a homogeneous and thick mixture. 🥣

- Add the grated seeds and cacao flowers to the mixture and stir well. 🥭🌸

4. Serving:

- Serve the tejate in jicaras or clay cups. 🥥🍶

- Sweeten to taste with sugar and mix well. 🍬

- Serve cold and enjoy this refreshing and nutritious traditional beverage. ❄️

Tejate is a unique beverage that combines ancestral flavors with authentic ingredients from the Oaxaca region. With its creamy texture and sweet-sour taste, it's a sensory experience that will transport you to the cultural roots of Mexico. We hope you enjoy preparing and savoring this delicious traditional beverage in your own home! 🏡

Until the next entry on our blog, where we'll continue exploring the flavors and secrets of Mexican cuisine! 📝🍴

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