Реферат: Traditional Meals in Mexico
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<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">heMexican dishes are very diverse and extremely delicious. The influence of theSpanish and Indian cultures can be felt in them. The roots of the Mexicancuisine go right into the depth of the Indian Maya and Aztec cultures. It isthe Mayas and the Aztecs who have made the Spanish conquistadors aware oftomatoes, avocados, peanuts, squash (vegetable marrows), sweet and whitepotatoes, pineapples, papaya, vanilla, cocoa, certain string bean and Chilipepper varieties.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">O
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">negood turn deserves another: the Spaniards have brought cattle, sheep, chickens,wheat, rice, nuts, oil, garlic, cinnamon, some other spices and fruit to theAmericas. The missioner nuns living in Mexico were entrusted the responsibilityfor the development and distribution of new dishes. For their cooking they usedthe ingredients typical of the Indian as well as Spanish cuisine.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">S
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">tepby step the Mexican cuisine was winning its ever increasing popularity, and theLatin American — Indian cooks were adapting their traditional meals to theEuropean palate and the European-origin ingredients. The Mexican cuisine ischaracterized with the ingredients and dishes that have already becomeclassics: Chili pepper, tortillas, tacos, rice and string beans. And it isundoubtedly tequila that rates first among the spirits!<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">I
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">tgoes without saying that the only word describing the Mexican Cuisine is chili,and especially chili peppers. It makesno difference are they either unbroken or cut into pieces, either pickled orfresh, either tinned or dried, chili peppers are integral part of the Mexicandishes.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">C
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">hiliseasoning is a clue to understanding of unique taste of the Mexican cuisine.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">M
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">exicanlegend about chili says that it protects from cold and malaria, is good fordigestion, cleanses blood and raises immunity.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">T
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">ortillasubstitutes for bread in Mexico. It may be fried, baked, sauced or withdifferent fillings (for example, with jelly). You may also eat it in itself.Tortilla is often used for tacos.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">T
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">acois the most popular appetizer in Mexico. The principal ingredient is a crispcorn cake, fried in the form of U. Taco shells as a rule are filled with meatand seasoning or with string bean. Then it is topped with cut lettuce, onion,tomatoes and grated cheese. All this is enriched with red or green chili sauce.Variants of cooking taco sauce are endless. Taco sauce cooked of tomatoes,onion, chili pepper, garlic and other seasoning creates a unique taste of theMexican cuisine.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">R
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">iceand string beans is considered to be the most traditional Mexican garnish.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">S
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">tringbeans usually are kneaded or whipped to fill taco. As a garnish string beansmay be served in whole. Fried string beans are a string beans mash, fried inoil.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">R
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">iceis another popular garnish for majority of the Mexican dishes. “Mexican rice”may be cooked by different ways. Every Mexican family has its own recipe,inherited from the ancestors.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">I
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">tgoes without saying that Tequila is the most popular Mexican strong drink. Ahalf of lemon segment and a saucer with salt is served for pure tequila. Thelemon is put between thumb and forefinger. A pinch of salt is put on joint ofthumb. At first you take a little salt, then you take a sip of tequila and inthe end you take the lemon.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">O
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">neof the favorite drinks made of tequila is Margarita, prepared on the basis oflemon. It is served in cold goblet. Brims of the goblet should be sprinkledwith salt. Cocktail “Daiquiri” may be alternative of “Margarita”. This drink isusually served almost frozen.<span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">B
<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US">esides,liqueur with a smell of coffee is very spread in Mexico. It is also popular both in cocktails and indesserts.<span Comic Sans MS";mso-ansi-language:EN-US"><span Comic Sans MS"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US">