A FOOD TRADITION
Oaxacan Cuisine
A diverse southern Mexican tradition known for complex moles, masa dishes, maize, chiles, herbs, and regional ingredients.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Pipián Oaxaqueño
A savory Oaxacan pipián made by simmering chicken with a thick blended sauce of pumpkin seeds, tomatillos, chiles, aromatics, and spices.
Pozontle
Pozontle is a traditional Oaxacan maize-and-cacao beverage sweetened with piloncillo and commonly flavored with anise.
Quesadilla Oaxaqueña
A folded corn-masa tortilla filled with melted cheese and often herbs or regional produce, then cooked on a comal until the filling softens.
Sopa de Ejote
A simple hot soup of tender green beans cooked in a tomato, onion, and garlic broth, sometimes finished with herbs or chile.
Sopa de Guías
A traditional Oaxacan soup made from tender squash vine shoots, often enriched with corn, squash blossoms, herbs, and a light vegetable broth.
Tamales de Amarillo
Steamed corn-masa tamales prepared with yellow chile mole and commonly filled with seasoned chicken.
Tamales de Chepil
Savory Oaxacan tamales in which fragrant chepil leaves are mixed into seasoned corn masa before steaming in banana leaves.
Tamales de Frijol Oaxaqueños
Oaxacan tamales made with seasoned corn masa and a savory black-bean filling, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Tamales de Mole Negro
Steamed corn-masa tamales filled or topped with rich Oaxacan mole negro, commonly accompanied by chicken and aromatic spices.
Tamales Oaxaqueños
Oaxacan tamales made from seasoned corn masa, traditionally wrapped in banana leaves and often filled with mole and meat.
Tasajo
Tasajo is thinly sliced, salted beef that is traditionally dried or cured and then grilled, especially in Oaxaca.
Tejate
Tejate is a traditional Oaxacan maize-and-cacao beverage thickened and flavored with mamey seed and rosita de cacao, then sweetened and served chilled.
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