The Southwestern
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The states that are included in the southwest states are Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona.
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EXPLORATION AND SETTLEMENT
When Mexico gained independence from Spain, New Mexico allowed settlers to make a route from Santa Fe to Kansas. Although this affected southwestern cuisine, native Americans and Spaniards had more influence.
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CORN & INDIAN TRIAD
Indian triad or the three sisters is maize (corn), beans and sqaush. Corns would be soaked in lye, grinded, and added with water to make a dough.
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CHILIES AND RISTRAS
Chilies (hot peppers) were brought to Spain by Columbus. They are an excellent source of vitamin A and C. Ristras are dried chilies used often as spices.
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PINON NUTS
Pinon nuts are found in pinecones of specific pine trees that grows in the southwest. Enpanaditas, a turnover filled with dried fruits and pork, are often filled with pinon nuts.
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FRY BREAD AND SOPAPILLAS
Fry bread is often eaten at Indian Pow-wows and was brought to the Indians by the Spaniards. Sopapillas is a refined version of fry bread that is hot and filled with honey.
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TORTILLA
Tortilla means little cake. Is made from dried kernels cooked in lime and water. The wet kernels are then ground into masa. The masa could be fried and made into taco.
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TACOS
Tacos are cutted deep fried tortillas either left limp or fried into a "V" shape. Traditionally, it is filled with ground beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato sauce.
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ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas are tortillas made into a casserole dish, filled with meat and onion topped with tomato sauce.
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CHIMICHANGAS
Chimichangas are deep fried wheat tortillas filled with spicy beef filling. It is generally topped with chili sauce and garnished with guacamole, tomatoes, onion, and cheese.
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FRIJOLES
Frijoles, also known as beans, are usually red, black or pinto. Mexcians eat them often three times a day. They can be cooked plain, mashed, fried, or put with tortillas or soups.
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TAMALES
Tamales means bundle. It is dried cornhusk softened in water and then spread. It is often filled with pork or chicken. It is rolled up, tied and steamed.
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AVOCADO
Avocados are often called alligator pear. It is a fruit that is often mashed and combined with onion, tomatoes, and peppers to make a dip called guacamole.
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PRICKLY PEAR
The cactus fruit, often called the prickly pear, are very sweet and can be eaten raw. Depending on their ripeness, they can be slightly sweet to syrupy sweet.
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COWBOYS & CHUCKWAGONS
First Americans to come to the southwest were cowboys. All of their food supply was stored in the chuckwagon. The cook, or called cookie, prepared food over open fire.
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