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Fresh Tomatillos and Poblanos

A staple in Mexican cooking, tomatillos look like little green tomatoes but are related to the cape gooseberry (physalis). They taste tart and fresh, like a cross between a green plum and rhubarb. Use to make salsa verde. Poblanos are broad, dark green chillies. Not all poblanos have heat and those that do are mild, but they have a fantastic vegetal flavour like no other chilli. They are always used roasted and peeled. If stuffing we recommend 2 per person. You will get on average 4-5 chillies.

• 08/09/2024
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Spotlight: Blue corn

Blue corn (also known as Hopi maize, Yoeme Blue, Tarahumara Maiz Azul, and Rio Grande Blue) is several closely related varieties of flint corn grown in Mexico Blue corn is a nutritious corn variety native to Mexico. This variety of corn is easier to digest than its yellow counterpart, as it has less indigestible starch. It also has about 20% more protein than yellow corn and a lower glycemic index. This means less sugar spikes and crashes. Anthocyanins found in blue corn contain antioxidants w...

• 21/08/2024
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Masa Harina

Masa Harina  Masa Harina is a staple ingredient in Mexican cuisine, this nixtamalized corn flour is most often used for making corn tortillas but can also be used to make atole or to thicken stews. Try adding a a bit to corn breads for extra 'corn' flavour. Storage and Preparations Add 250g masa Harina to a bowl and mix in ½ tsp salt. Make a well and add 350ml hot water, mixing together to form a dough. Cover and leave to sit for 20 minutes. Press the dough: if it...

• 29/11/2023
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How to prepare Mexican chillies

Dried chiles are an essential part of Mexican cuisine, they need to be toasted and re hydrated to release their flavour. At Cool Chile we stock 11 varieties of Mexican dried chiles which vary in heat and flavour. If you have a wrinkly-skinned or smooth skinned chile, follow the instructions below to achieve a rich and silky puree. Method Wrinkly-skinned Chile Ancho, Chile Mulato, Chile Pasilla, Chile Pasilla de Oaxaca, Chile Habanero and Chile Chipolte. Smooth-skinned Chile Guajillo, Chile...

• 13/04/2023
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Café de la Olla: How to Prepare Traditional Mexican Coffee

When you think of Mexico and all its culinary delights, coffee is not necessarily the first thing that jumps to mind. Your imagination may conjure up visions of Tacos de pastor, enchiladas, or chilaquiles. Perhaps you are even thirsting after some tequila? A lesser-known treasure of Mexican delicacies is its traditional coffee, Café de la Olla. Spiced with star anise, cinnamon, and cloves and sweetened with piloncillo—a form of raw cane sugar—traditional Mexican coffee is delicious as is or se...

• 12/04/2023
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Cinco de Mayo: Why is it considered a huge Mexican Celebration?

Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is considered an important Mexican celebration. However, it isn’t the biggest national party Mexico celebrates.

• 05/05/2022
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These are the most popular superstition beliefs regarding food in Mexico!

Many cultures around the world have many beliefs and traditions that make each one of them very special. We all have heard of at least one superstition belief that now sticks with our daily routine somehow.

• 03/03/2022
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Dia de la Candelaria The Mexican Candlemas Tradition

Mexican food culture is massive! Not only do you have countless dishes that differ from city to city, town to town, but we also create dishes to go with religious and cultural occasions, adding to the expansive culture of Mexican food.

• 21/01/2022
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Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon: Rosca de Reyes Tradition

Guadalupe - Reyes Marathon is about to come to an end. And with it, the holiday meals and season. However, some may say we leave the best ‘till last. The Rosca de Reyes bread is perfect for these cosy times to initiate the new year with a tasty treat.

• 06/01/2022
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Guadalupe Reyes Marathon: Mexican Christmas Food and Traditions

While Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the most important days during this week in the U.K., Mexico celebrates this season on different dates and ways

• 23/12/2021
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Guadalupe-Reyes Marathon: Mexican Christmas Posadas

Christmas is around the corner. All the lights, the presents, the family gathering and of course the delicious meals we have been waiting for all year long are finally here! However, Mexicans start the Christmas celebrations a little earlier.

• 26/11/2021
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4 Types of Mexican Tacos You Need to Know About

When you think about Mexican cuisine,. one image comes to everyone’s mind .That of the humble taco. Let’s taco about tacos!

• 19/11/2021
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Christmas 2018 Competition

Christmas Competition 2018

• 19/12/2018
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Mexican Independence Day Competition

Mexican Independence Day Competition

• 14/09/2018
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Mexmas Competition

Mexmas Competition

• 12/12/2017
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Mexican Independence Day Comp

Mexican Interdependence Day Competition

• 06/09/2017
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Mexican brunch made easy

New addition to the Cool Chile Range

• 03/03/2017
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The Whole Package

The Whole Package

• 03/03/2017
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