This is a guest post by Katherine Robinson. Katherine Robinson is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about her travel experiences which may be useful to other travellers.
The climate, geography and ethnic differences among the inhabitants of Mexico are all influential in Mexican cuisine. There are six major regions in Mexico and you’ll find distinct regional varieties of certain dishes throughout the country, while other dishes can only be found in particular areas of Mexico. If you’ve just purchased airline tickets to spend your holiday in Mexico you’ll be able to sample pre-Hispanic dishes renowned for their Aztec or Mayan traces. One dish I can recommend is Pastel Azteca, a traditional tortilla and chicken casserole, and it’s sure to please your palate.
What is Pastel Azteca or Aztec Pie?
Pastel Azteca is a very easy Mexican dish to prepare and it’s something you won’t likely find in your local Mexican restaurant at home. There are lots of recipes online and the ingredients vary slightly depending on the source, but nothing is as good as the version which comes straight out of the oven in Mexico. Pastel Azteca is prepared with tortillas, chilli sauce, cheese, chicken, onion, peppers and tomatoes. The tortillas are used to separate the chicken and vegetable filling in layers, similar to lasagne.
Where does it originate from?
Aztec Pie is a typical dish in small towns and villages throughout Central and Southern Mexico. If you have booked cheap flights to Mexico City and plan to go on day trips, you’ll have the opportunity to visit small indigenous villages around the outskirts of the capital where you can try Aztec Pie.
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