| When you think of famous Mexican foods, you might | | | | chocolate. A lot of Mexicans have a sweet tooth. |
| think of such culinary delights as tacos, burritos, | | | | Recipe for Corn Pancakes with Cilantro and Scallions |
| enchiladas and so on, but what about Mexican | | | | The following recipe is guaranteed to fill your family up |
| breakfast foods? Mexicans love to eat big, hearty | | | | at breakfast time. These corn pancakes contain eggs, |
| meals and breakfast is no exception. A good | | | | corn kernels, scallions and cilantro and they are filling |
| breakfast is important in every culture and Mexicans | | | | and delicious. Sour cream and mild tomato salsa are |
| love to start their day with a delicious Mexican food | | | | great accompaniments. |
| recipe. | | | | If you normally have your pancakes with maple syrup, |
| Typical Mexican breakfasts vary between the | | | | why not try this tasty Mexican variation? This recipe |
| different regions in Mexico but tortillas are the defining | | | | makes enough to feed a family of four. |
| element of Mexican breakfast dishes. | | | | You will need: |
| Mexicans use tortillas like other nations use bread and | | | | - 1 egg |
| you might find breakfast burritos or breakfast tacos on | | | | - 1 cup yogurt |
| a Mexican menu. Tortillas are unleavened and often | | | | - 1/2 cup all purpose flour |
| made with maize flour, and they have been around for | | | | - 1 teaspoon baking powder |
| thousands of years. | | | | - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
| Huevos rancheros is a typical Mexican breakfast and | | | | - 1/3 cup chopped scallions |
| this is made by topping a tortilla with fried eggs and | | | | - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
| adding some hot sauce. Eggs feature in many | | | | - 1 teaspoon sugar |
| breakfast recipes actually and Mexicans eat them | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
| boiled, scrambled or fried for breakfast. Omelets are | | | | - 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped |
| another way to use them. If eggs are on the breakfast | | | | - 1/3 cup cornmeal |
| menu, hot sauce is usually not far away. | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| Mexicans enjoy eating fresh produce at every meal | | | | - 1 cup cooked corn kernels |
| and this includes fruit and vegetables. Tomatoes, corn, | | | | - Sour cream and mild tomato salsa, to serve |
| beans, cilantro and fresh fruit are all served at | | | | How to make it: |
| breakfast time in Mexico. These ingredients also | | | | Sift the flour into a bowl, with the baking soda, baking |
| feature in many other Mexican recipes. | | | | powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the cornmeal. |
| Mexican Breakfast Drinks | | | | Beat the eggs, yogurt, corn, scallions, cilantro, jalapeno, |
| Hot chocolate and coffee are equally popular at | | | | and vegetable oil in another bowl, and then add this |
| breakfast time in Mexico. A thick hot chocolate called | | | | mixture to the flour mixture. |
| champurrado is a delicious, cinnamon-infused | | | | Heat a skillet over a medium high heat and brush it |
| concoction, which is an enjoyable and warming drink | | | | with oil. Ladle some of the batter into the hot skillet and |
| for a cool morning. | | | | cook it until there are little holes. Flip the Mexican |
| Crusty rolls called bolillos are often dipped into milky | | | | pancake and brown the other side. |
| coffee or Mexican hot chocolate. Sweet chocolate, | | | | Repeat this until you have used all the batter. Serve |
| fruit or nut pastries might be served with coffee or hot | | | | the pancakes with sour cream and mild tomato salsa. |