Mayan Cuisine
Subtitle: Recipes from the Yucatan Region
By: Daniel Hoyer; photographs by Marty Snortum.
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Published: March 10, 2008
Place of publication: Layton, UT
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781423601319
Copyright date: 2008 Daniel Hoyer.
Subjects: Regional & Ethnic - Mexican; Regional & Ethnic - Spanish; Cooking / Spanish; Cooking; Cooking / Wine; Cookery; Maya cookery; Mexico; Yucatâan (State)
Description: Welcome to the fascinating cuisine and culture of the Mayan people. Over the centuries, Spain, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and even the Caribbean have influenced Mayan food. The result is a cuisine that is unique, distinct, and delicious.
Chocolate, tropical fruits, and an abundance of seafood all play an important role is this food. In "Mayan Cuisine," you'll find fresh salsas and soups - like Green Tomatillo Sauce and Sweet Corn and Cilantro Cream Soup; hearty BBQ and meat - like Yucatán BBQ Shrimp and Smoked Pork Loin; and tasty salads and side dishes - like Jicama-Orange Salad and Wild Mushroom Polenta. Creative desserts like Fried Plantains, Mango-Rum Cream, and Pumpkinseed Brittle will satisfy your sweet tooth, while drinks like Tepache (Fermented Pineapple Beverage) and Mayan Hot Chocolate offer comfort and refreshment. 
Whether you have been introduced to a taste of Mayan cooking while vacationing in the Yucatán, Belize, or in the popular resorts of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, or are just interested in expanding your repertoire, "Mayan Cuisine" offers fresh, flavorful food to tempt your palate and grace your table. -- from inside flap of front cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: label: Acknowledgments
title: 8; label: Introduction
title: 10; label: Ingredients and Techniques
title: 15; label: Recados
title: 27; label: Salsas
title: 39; label: Appetizers
title: 51; label: Corn and Bread Dishes
title: 71; label: Salads, Side Dishes, and Vegetables
title: 89; label: Soups and Stews
title: 107; label: Meat
title: 121; label: Poultry
title: 145; label: Seafood
title: 163; label: Desserts
title: 185; label: Beverages
title: 203; label: Sources
title: 214; label: Photo Credits
title: 216; label: Index
title: 217