A FOOD TRADITION
Veracruz Cuisine
A Gulf Coast tradition combining Indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences through seafood, tropical produce, herbs, and chile sauces.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Arroz a la Huasteca
A savory Huastecan-style rice dish cooked with tomato, aromatics, vegetables, and meat in a seasoned broth.
Arroz a la Tumbada
Rice is cooked in a seasoned tomato broth with mixed seafood, onion, garlic, and chilli pepper.
Arroz con Leche Veracruzano
A Veracruz-style rice pudding made by simmering rice with cow milk and sugar and traditionally perfuming it with cinnamon.
Bocoles Veracruzanos
Thick griddled corn-masa cakes from Veracruz are prepared with pork fat and commonly filled or topped with refried beans, cheese, or other savory fillings.
Café Lechero
A hot Veracruz coffee specialty combining strongly brewed coffee with steamed cow milk poured into the cup, commonly sweetened with sugar.
Caldo de Mariscos Veracruzano
A hot Veracruz-style broth combines assorted seafood with tomato, onion, garlic, and chile-based seasoning.
Camarones al Ajillo
Shrimp sautéed with garlic, chile and cooking oil, with butter, lime and other additions varying by recipe.
Camarones al Coco Veracruzanos
Shrimp are cooked in a Veracruz-style sauce of coconut milk, tomato, onion, and garlic.
Camarones enchipotlados
Shrimp are simmered in a savory tomato and chipotle chile sauce with onion and garlic.
Carne de Chinameca
Thin pork is marinated with achiote, vinegar, garlic, dried chile, and spices before being grilled or otherwise cooked until richly seasoned.
Chilate de Pollo
A regional Mexican chicken broth seasoned with chili, aromatics, and commonly rice or masa for a hearty consistency.
Chilpachole de Camarón
A thick Veracruz shrimp stew prepared with a chile-and-tomato base, aromatics, and often corn masa for body.
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