MENU
CHEF"S CRITIQUES
You did a great job on the tortilla this week. They were perfect thickness and cooked well.
Your rice was a mushy and over cooked, but had pretty good flavor. You always come prepared and are organized.
Keep up the good work !
Yucatan
Yucatan is located on the southeastern peninsula of Mexico. This body of land is what separates the Caribbean sea from the Gulf of Mexico. The cuisine of Yucatan is a delicate balance of European and Mexican Cuisine with other influences from Cuba and New Orleans. Common dishes include the menu listed above as well as pollo pibli, panuchos & salbutes, and frijol con Puerco.
- Sopa Del Ajo: Garlic Soup - Sweating, Tomato Roasting, Simmering, Egg Drop Method
- Nopales en Chipotle Adobado: Nopales in Chipotle Sauce - Par Cook, Stewing
- Arroz Blanco: White Rice - "Steaming"
- Pavo al Vapor en Recado Colorado: Yucatan-style Steamed Turkey in Achiote - Marinating, Steaming
- Pico de Gallo and Salsa de Jitomate Cocida - Pureeing, Pepper Roasting
- Frijoles Refritos: Well-fried beans - Bean Cookery, Saute
- Churros and Mexican Hot Chocolate - Dough Work, Frying, Piping
- Working with and rehydrating Dried Chiles
- Egg-Drop Soup Style
- Working with and Cleaning Nopales
- Working with Mexican Chocolate and understanding the various uses for it
- Plating Techniques
CHEF"S CRITIQUES
You did a great job on the tortilla this week. They were perfect thickness and cooked well.
Your rice was a mushy and over cooked, but had pretty good flavor. You always come prepared and are organized.
Keep up the good work !
Yucatan
Yucatan is located on the southeastern peninsula of Mexico. This body of land is what separates the Caribbean sea from the Gulf of Mexico. The cuisine of Yucatan is a delicate balance of European and Mexican Cuisine with other influences from Cuba and New Orleans. Common dishes include the menu listed above as well as pollo pibli, panuchos & salbutes, and frijol con Puerco.