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Mexican cuisine is also a derivative cuisine itself like every other cuisine ever - chefs borrow techniques all the time and mexico, as we know it, has only exi
by munk-a 5y ago
Mexican cuisine is also a derivative cuisine itself like every other cuisine ever - chefs borrow techniques all the time and mexico, as we know it, has only existed for about 500 years (503 years ago is about when Cortez first started interacting with the region). Authentic is an extremely hard thing to define - one of the more celebrated "authentic" native north american dishes is fry-bread which was innovated when America relocated a whole bunch of Navajo and basically just handed them bags of flour and lard to sustain themselves on during the march - it's spread across reservations to be a pretty common offering even in haudenosaunee gatherings (though "more authentic" things like strawberry water and venison stews are still more prevalent).
- not2b 5y agoExcept that corn tortillas and enchiladas predate Cortez, going back to the Mayans and before, perhaps 2000 years.
- Maursault 5y agoDon't forget the tamale. The origin of the tamale dates back 7k - 11k years. They were eaten by the Aztec and Maya civilizations and previously as well by the Olmec and Toltec. And tamales were sacred, food of the gods. I've always loved tamales. They're a treat and good for you, too.
- thaumasiotes 5y ago> Don't forget the tamale. The origin of the tamale dates back 7k - 11k years. This doesn't sound like a claim for which there could be good evidence.
- bsedlm 5y agoon that note, if tomatoes were taken to europe only after Colon's famous trips... how come Italian cuisine is famously known for it's tomato-based pasta sauces? also, what did they irish eat before potatos were taken over there from south america??
- nradov 5y agoThey mostly ate a few different grains and dairy, along with some occasional eggs, fish, and meat. Just like everyone else in northern and western Europe.
- gedy 5y ago> also, what did they irish eat before potatos Lots of dairy and grains
- ASalazarMX 5y agoAnd turnips, who were the staple food potatoes replaced.
- derriz 5y agoThe Irish ate a huge amount of dairy apparently. https://www.bonappetit.com/trends/article/what-the-irish-ate-before-potatoes https://www.bonappetit.com/trends/article/what-the-irish-ate...
- Ekaros 5y agoOther root vegetables too. Turnips and so on. Quite common in Northern Europe and kept well during winter.
- cyocum 5y agoIf you would like more information on what the Irish ate before the potato, I would recommend these two books to start: * Early Irish Farming by Fergus Kelly (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/462769441 http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/462769441) * Early Medieval Ireland, AD 400-1100 by Aidan O'Sullivan, Finbar McCormick, Thomas Kerr, Lorcan Harney (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1257790078 http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1257790078)
- thaumasiotes 5y ago> if tomatoes were taken to europe only after Colon's famous trips... how come Italian cuisine is famously known for it's tomato-based pasta sauces? What's your question? Why are Canadians known for speaking English?
- dragonwriter 5y ago> Mexican cuisine is also a derivative cuisine Yes, and just as it would be ridiculous to call items that originated through culinary fusion in Mexico “authentic” cuisine of the cultures from whence the various influences came, it is ridiculous to try to call American fusion dishes whose influences include, among others, Mexican cuisine authentic Mexican cuisine.