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A FOOD TRADITION

Yucatecan Cuisine

A southeastern Mexican tradition shaped by Maya ingredients and techniques, achiote, citrus, habanero, and distinctive pork dishes.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Tamales Vaporcitos

Small Yucatecan steamed tamales made from corn masa and commonly filled with seasoned pork and achiote-tomato mixture before being wrapped in leaves.

Xcatic Relleno

Xcatic chiles are filled with seasoned pork and cooked with tomato, onion, garlic, and aromatic seasonings as a traditional Yucatecan main dish.

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