Mexico became free in 1821. The culture of Mexico reflects the complexity of their history through the blending of pre-Hispanic civilizations and the culture of Spain, imparted during Spain's 300-year colonization of Mexico. Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world. Millions of people live and work there. Like other large cities, Mexico City has air pollution from traffic and businesses. People in Mexico City are working to clean their environment. They made rules about how many cars can drive on some days. I found out how unique Mexico culture is. Mexican have so much pride in their family that they even have a great education program, and in their life style. I would like to talk about Mexican culture such as their family tradition,
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Corn, Mexico’s staple gain, is eaten fresh, on the cob, and is an ingredient in most dishes. Most of the corn, however, is used to make masa, which is a dough for tamales, gorditas, tortillas, and other items with a corn base in them. Squash and peppers also are a key ingredient found in a lot of dishes as well. The most commonly used spices in Mexico culture are Chile powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, garlic, and fresh onion.
Characteristic Foods of Mexico: Corn, beans, and peppers are staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine Tortilla: A flat unleavened bread made from cornmeal and water. (Enchilada, Burrito, Taco)
Guacamole: A spread made from mashed avocado, tomato, and onion. Served with tortillas
Mole is a complex sauce made from chilies, almonds, raisins, garlic, sesame seeds, onions, tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, anise seeds, chicken stock, and lastly unsweetened chocolate.
Desserts: Early Spanish and Portuguese cooks influenced Mexican desserts that use large amounts of egg and sugar, such the …show more content…
The posadas have become a community affair with friends, relatives and neighbors getting together to share in the festivities, visiting a different house each evening. People carry candles, visit several houses and ask for “posada” (shelter), the adults are given a thick punch “Ponche Navideno” and at the end of the journey, the “piñata”, stuffed with candy and fruit, is
Corn, Mexico’s staple gain, is eaten fresh, on the cob, and is an ingredient in most dishes. Most of the corn, however, is used to make masa, which is a dough for tamales, gorditas, tortillas, and other items with a corn base in them. Squash and peppers also are a key ingredient found in a lot of dishes as well. The most commonly used spices in Mexico culture are Chile powder, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, garlic, and fresh onion.
Characteristic Foods of Mexico: Corn, beans, and peppers are staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine Tortilla: A flat unleavened bread made from cornmeal and water. (Enchilada, Burrito, Taco)
Guacamole: A spread made from mashed avocado, tomato, and onion. Served with tortillas
Mole is a complex sauce made from chilies, almonds, raisins, garlic, sesame seeds, onions, tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, anise seeds, chicken stock, and lastly unsweetened chocolate.
Desserts: Early Spanish and Portuguese cooks influenced Mexican desserts that use large amounts of egg and sugar, such the …show more content…
The posadas have become a community affair with friends, relatives and neighbors getting together to share in the festivities, visiting a different house each evening. People carry candles, visit several houses and ask for “posada” (shelter), the adults are given a thick punch “Ponche Navideno” and at the end of the journey, the “piñata”, stuffed with candy and fruit, is