Tex-Mex

The Tex -Mex cuisine refers to a style of cooking, which was developed in the USA. The name consists of the names of the two regions together that affect this kitchen: The U.S. state of Texas and the northern part of Mexico. The kitchen thus combining individual elements of Mexican cuisine with Southern cuisine, but not without its own aspects and peculiarities contribute. Characteristic of the Tex- Mex cuisine is mainly the use of hot spices, meat and beans.

General

The most famous product of Mexican cuisine is the tortilla. There are so many prepared dishes such as enchiladas, burritos, fajitas and flautas.

In the U.S., corn tortillas are fried, these tostadas or tacos are filled and served in several ways. Mexican cuisine is characterized throughout the U.S. by the name of Texas, which was a part of Mexico before, became very popular. This created over the years a mixed form of Mexican cuisine - called Tex- Mex cuisine.

The most famous dish of this cuisine is the chili con carne, a stew of meat and chili peppers which were partly beans and other vegetables are added. Due to regional and personal preferences, the preparation can be very different.

History

The term "Tex -Mex " was initially an American nickname for the Texan - Mexican Railroad, originated from the abbreviation of the name. In the 1920s, then Texan of Mexican descent were called in American newspapers so. In the context of food was "Tex -Mex " only in 1973 first used in the newspaper Mexico City News.

The Texan cuisine has been since the 17th century, influenced by Spanish cuisine. 1598 settled here 600 Spanish colonists. In the period following the ethnic group of Tejano of Spanish immigrants and Native Americans who developed the prototype of Tex- Mex cuisine originated. Other influences came from residents of the Canary Islands, who came to Mexico from 1731. They lived mainly the ingredients cumin ( Cumin ) and coriander.

The farmers on both sides of the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico preferred cabrito (young goat), barbacoa (grilled ox-head ), carne seca (dried meat) and beef in general.

Became popular Tex- Mex in recent decades, particularly by providing cookbooks, first in the United States.

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