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  • Carnitas Uruapan – The Best of Michoacán in Pilsen

    Inocencio and Marcos Carbajal personally host patrons at Carnitas Uruapan.
    Pride and Joy: Inocencio and Marcos Carbajal personally host patrons at their famous Pilsen restaurant Carnitas Uruapan.

    Inocencio Carbajal becomes emotional as he shares a very personal story. In the late 70s, as a recent transplant from Uruapan, Michoacán, he had to make the decision to let go of his most precious possession- a medal of the Virgin of Guadalupe. “I asked Her to bless my choice,” says Inocencio, his eyes tearing up. “We bought our first piece of equipment with that money.”

    Fast-forward four decades later, and Inocencio’s hardship has paid off.  As we arrived at the Pilsen eatery, a long line of patrons had already assembled.  Marcos Carbajal, Inocencio’s son, kindly invited us to tour the kitchen while we found a spot to talk.

    The state of Michoacán in southwestern Mexico, is famous for its carnitas, one of Mexico’s favorite folk dishes. Usually cooked in large copper containers brought in from a specific neighboring town,  it is not uncommon to find this treat also being prepared in large stainless steel pots. “In many villages, eating carnitas is a Sunday morning ritual,” said Marcos, who periodically visits family in Uruapan, his father’s birthplace. “People know to arrive early, as typically only one pig is prepared, and they gather to eat after church. Many of our customers still follow this custom, but we cook a fresh batch every two hours.”

    Although he kept in his heart the desire to go back to Michoacán at some point, Inocencio’s family and his growing business kept him in Pilsen. “All of a sudden, Marcos was ready to go to college, and I was happy that he had the opportunity,” said Inocencio. For Marcos,  the word “pigskin” is not merely a seasonal one- with a degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, and thinking of helping his dad, Marcos left his corporate job to work in the restaurant full time, while also pursuing a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from Northwestern University.

    Although Inocencio has not returned to Uruapan, he has brought Uruapan to Chicago with him. The path he chose was not easy but, he says smiling, “I would do it all over again”.

    His eatery’s menu is perfectly simple, with many well-achieved crowd pleasers. From mouthwatering pork carnitas, to menudo, chicharrón en salsa de tomate ( chicharrón in tomato sauce, of which I took a big container home), cacti salad and even quesadillas de sesos (brain-stuffed quesadillas), this place is the real deal. In fact, the cueritos I tried here are the best I have ever had in both, texture and flavor.

    Carnitas Uruapan did not disappoint. My stomach was full and happy, and after talking to Inocencio and Marcos, my heart was too.

    ¡Viva México!

    Carnitas Uruapan

    1725 W 18th St  Chicago, IL 60608

    (312) 226-2654

    www.carnitasuruapanchi.com

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  • Recipe: Beat the Heat with Mezcal and Sesame Seed Ice Cream – Nuestra Mesa

    Photo: Manuel Rivera
    Photo: Manuel Rivera

    To beat this summer heat with a unique Mexican version of ice cream, our friend and contributor chef Aldo Saavedra, shared with us a recipe to make a delicious mezcal and sesame seed treat.

    Just like tequila, mezcal is made from agave. This smokey-flavored artisanal drink is slowly becoming popular as another Mexican contribution to gastronomy worldwide.

    Ingredients: 

    Ice Cream Base

    This is the foundation for any ice cream, and it can be used to create any other flavor. The sky is the limit! It is all up to your imagination.

    • 2/3 cup of sugar
    • 10 egg yolks
    • 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
    • 1 1/2 cups of whole milk

    Mezcal and Sesame Seed

    • 7 tbsp of your favorite mezcal
    • 2 cups of toasted sesame seeds
    • 2 cups of semisweet chocolate (in chunks)

     Process:

    1. Boil the milk along with the cream and mezcal in a pot.
    2. In a separate container, whip the egg yolks with the sugar until fluffy.
    3. Once your milk mixture has reached the boiling point, add half of the volume to the whipped egg yolks, and continue to whip until the yolks and the mix are incorporated.
    4. Add the whipped egg yolks to the pot on the stove and stir with a wooden spoon on low heat until the mix thickens.

    5. You will know it is time to remove your mix from the stove, once you are able to draw a finger on the wooden spoon without it dripping. Remove and let the mix cool over ice.


    6. Once cold, put the mix in a blender with the sesame seed and blend.  Strain.
    7. Transfer the strained mixture into a container and place in the freezer. Stir about every 10 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
    8. Add the chocolate and mix.

    You can store your ice cream in plastic containers in the freezer. Enjoy!

    chefaldo1Mexican Chef Aldo Saavedra regularly shares with La Vitamina T’s readers his passion for his country and for Mexican cuisine as a cultural expression. Chef Saavedra has been part of the team in charge of delighting guests at a variety of reputable establishments, including Hotel Condesa D.F. He has also partnered in projects with global brands such as Larousse and Danone.

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    Calabaza en Tacha: Dulce Tradición

    December 1, 2013

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  • Chef Paco´s New Rebozo – Oh My God!

    Cochinita pibil tacos await you at New Rebozo in Chicago's Gold Coast.
    Cochinita pibil tacos await you at New Rebozo in Chicago’s Gold Coast.

    If you visit New Rebozo, chances are that aside from a remarkable meal, you will be delighted by owner Chef Paco’s warm and exuberant personality.  After more than 20 years of success at his Oak Park location, where Chef Paco (A.K.A. Francisco López) is already a fixture, this Mexico City native decided to bring his creativity and passion for authentic Mexican food to Chicago’s Gold Coast.

    Holy mole! Chef Paco delights his guests with his complex, yet surprisingly down-to-earth mole Poblano, at New Rebozo.

    Chef Paco equates food to the dynamics of everyday life: “Life can be sweet and sour… even salty, add love to it and you will strike a balance.”  His philosophy spills into every corner of his restaurant. There is definitely love in New Rebozo, named after a shawl Mexican women wear. From the cozy fireplace to the thoughtfully picked art, the dining room and patio embrace you like welcoming Mexican embassies. Do not expect to find cultural clichés here.  New Rebozo is the real deal both in form and content. “My work is about making people happy,” said Paco. “That’s my ultimate goal.”

    Full of flavor, depth and whimsy, it is so fitting that mole is one of Chef Paco´s specialties. Very few words say fiesta and Mexico as loud and clear as mole does, particularly in the countryside, where this traditional dish is served during important celebrations such as weddings and christenings. Chef Paco´s mole Poblano is so good, I have no doubt that my Pueblan grandma, who was often charged with making the mole for her village’s fiestas patronales*,  would have approved.

    Watermelon mojitos: Oh my God!
    Watermelon mojitos: Oh my God!

    If you visit New Rebozo,  do not miss the cochinita pibil tacos, a delicacy straight from Yucatán. There is a piece of Mexican heaven in every perfectly flavorful bite and they are surprisingly not greasy. The watermelon mojitos are also quite memorable- one sip of those glorious cocktails had my entire table exclaiming in unison: “Oh my God!”

    *In Mexico, fiestas patronales are a village’s most important celebration, and are typically dedicated to the patron saint the village is named after.

    New Rebozo Chicago

    46 E. Superior

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 202-9141

    Open Mon-Sun 12-10 pm

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    Pilsen y su Calle 18: Una Puerta Dimensional a México en Chicago

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  • Nuestra Mesa – Tinga Vegetariana

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

     

    Generalmente hecha con carne deshebrada, la tinga es un delicioso platillo típico mexicano, proveniente del estado de Puebla. Usualmente servida como guarnición o en tostadas y tacos, la tinga es invitada favorita de fiestas y taquizas.

    Hoy, el chef Aldo Saavedra nos trae a Nuestra Mesa, una versión vegetariana de este rico plato. Esta receta, además de diferente, es fácil de hacer y muy sana. ¡Qué la disfruten!

     

    Tinga de Zanahoria

    Ingredientes: 

    • ½ kg cebolla
    • ½ kg jitomate
    • 1 kg zanahoria
    • 3 chiles chipotles en escabeche
    • 5 hojas de laurel
    • 4 cdta aceite girasol
    • sal y pimienta negra

    Proceso

    1. Lava las cebollas, los jitomates y las zanahorias.
    2. Corta las cebollas por la mitad y después en medias lunas muy delgadas. Reservar.
    3. En una cacerola, pon a calentar el aceite.  Sofríe la cebolla hasta que se vuelva transparente y haya reducido su tamaño a menos de la mitad.
    4. Pela y ralla la zanahoria, agrega a la cebolla y continúa moviendo.
    5. Muele el jitomate y viértelo en la cacerola junto con el laurel.
    6. Déjalo cocinar hasta que el jitomate se cueza  y reduzca.
    7. Sazona con sal  y pimienta y agrega los chiles o solo el caldo de la lata (depende del nivel de picante que le quieras dar ).
    8. Sírvela en tostadas. Si lo deseas, puedes agregarle crema , queso y frijoles.

     

    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Receta: Sopa de Guías – Nuestra Mesa

    December 13, 2015

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  • Méx-O-Logy – Mojito: A Prescription for Summer

    Make your own raspberry mojito. Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez
    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez

    By: Myrna Rodríguez

    Did you know Mojito was created as a medicinal recipe? The original pirates of the Caribbean used to drink it to fight scurvy. While mixing lime, water and spices to hide the strong taste of unrefined rum, they stumbled upon this refreshing recipe.

    Luckily for us, the production process of rum has been greatly improved. Mojitos, later popularized by Ernest Hemingway, are so sweet and refreshing, that they remain a preferred summer “elixir” around the world.

    My favorite mojito recipe  combines the sweetness of rum and sugar with the acidity of raspberry and lime. The mint oils give this antidote for stress its distinctive flavor and refreshing qualities.

    Are you wondering what kind of rum to use?  Available rums today hail from tropical and not so tropical destinations and feature different levels of alcohol and local flavors. At the end of the day, the best rum is really the one you like.

    ¡Salud!

    Raspberry Mojito

    Ingredients:

    • 12 peppermint leaves
    • ½ lime (cut into 4 wedges)
    • 1 tbsp. sugar
    • 8 raspberries
    • 1 ½ oz white rum
    • 3 oz carbonated water

    Process:

    1. Combine the peppermint leaves, lime, sugar and raspberries in a glass. Muddle with 10 to 15 strokes, just enough to squeeze as much juice out of the lime as possible and to puree the raspberries.
    2. Take this same glass with the mint mix at the bottom and fill it up with ice cubes.
    3. Add the rum, top the glass with the carbonated water and mix.

    Tip: you can create a mix of berries to make it fun and add different flavors.

    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, conjures up Latin-influenced libations.
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    A business woman by profession, and a mixologist by passion, Myrna Rodríguez holds a masters degree in business and is a certified mixologist. Inquisitive and creative, she keeps up with new techniques, while drawing inspiration from her two grandmothers (one Mexican and one Honduran). Raised and educated in Monterrey, Mexico, Myrna infuses her recipes with Latin American flavors and ingredients, and brings an exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    Find Myrna sampling food around Chicago, or delighting her lucky friends and acquaintances with Mexican-influenced beverages.

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    Méx-O-Logy – Receta para Hacer Mezcalina de Pepino

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  • Méx-O-Logy – Margarita, Señorita

    We are very excited to launch our new column, Mex-O-Logy, a space dedicated to sharing recipes and tips so that you can mix your own Mexican-inspired libations.

    ¡Salud!

    Margarita, Señorita

    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, conjures up Mexican-influenced libations.
    Mexican transplant Myrna Rodríguez, brings and exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    By Myrna Rodríguez

    Definitely a drink that makes us think of summer, and actually, one of my favorite cocktails, this Mexican classic is a crowd pleaser. Way before I knew tequila was made of agave, I already thought this cactus was fun: I remember traveling with my family to Guadalajara as a child, and being marveled at the endless fields of agave I could see in the distance.

    Margaritas are perfect for your summer cookouts, and very easy to put together. Here is my favorite recipe:

    Ingredients:

    1 ½ oz tequila

    1 oz orange liquor

    1 lime juice (freshly squeezed)

    ¾ oz agave syrup*

    * Equal parts agave syrup/boiling water. Let it rest until cold, then use.

    I usually shake the margaritas with big ice cubes so that they cool faster. Strain the mix into a rock glass then fill up the glass with fresh ice. Add a wedge of lime to garnish and enjoy!

    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez
    Photo credit: Myrna Rodríguez

    A business woman by profession, and a mixologist by passion, Myrna Rodríguez holds a masters degree in business and is a certified mixologist. Inquisitive and creative, she keeps up with new techniques, while drawing inspiration from her two grandmothers (one Mexican and one Honduran). Raised and educated in Monterrey, Mexico, Myrna infuses her recipes with Latin American flavors and ingredients, and brings an exciting twist to traditional drinks.

    Find Myrna sampling food around Chicago, or delighting her lucky friends and acquaintances with Mexican-influenced beverages.

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    Estampas de Mi Ciudad – Tejate, the Drink of Kings

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  • Nuestra Mesa – Langostinos con Hierbas y Aceite de Oliva

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    ¿Listos para celebrar a papá? Esta semana, y justo para el Día del Padre. el chef Aldo Saavedra, nos trae a Nuestra Mesa un delicioso platillo de Ensenada, Baja California.

    INGREDIENTES

    • 1 kg langostinos
    • 150 ml aceite olivo
    • 8 hojas laurel fresco
    • 1 rama romero fresco
    • 2 dientes de ajo picados
    • 10 ramas de tomillo fresco
    • 10 pimientas negras enteras
    • 6 chiles de árbol (opcional)
    • 6 limones partidos por mitad

    PREPARACIÓN

    1. Parte los langostinos por la mitad verticalmente y límpialos con agua. Déjalos sin pelar y con cabezas.
    2. Escurre los langostinos y pónlos en el refrigerador hasta el momento de usarlos.
    3. Pon el aceite de oliva a calentar en una sartén grande y un poco hondo.
    4. Ya que esté caliente el aceite, agrégale las hierbas, el ajo y la pimienta.
    5. Pon los langostinos a freiren el aceite con hierbas, ya que estén un poco fritas.
    6. Si te gusta el picante, agrégale los chiles de árbol secos, partidos en trozos pequeños.
    7. Agrega sal al gusto y sirve en un plato hondo.
    8. Se les puede acompañar con limón.

    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Receta: Tostadas Raspadas con Pozole Seco – Nuestra Mesa

    December 23, 2015

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  • Flores para Mamá – Indias Vestidas

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    Desde flores y frutos, hasta cactos e insectos, la comida mexicana es increíblemente variada. La diversidad de los ingredientes, aunado al sincretismo cultural propio de esta cocina, nos ofrece lo mejor de dos (o más) mundos en un plato.

    Para celebrar el Día de las Madres, el Chef Aldo y Manuel Rivera decidieron incorporar flores en un platillo para mamá: indias vestidas. Este manjar incorpora ingredientes indígenas, en este caso la flor de calabaza, con técnicas europeas, como el capeado.

    ¡Demuéstrale a mamá cuánto la quieres con estas deliciosas flores!

    INDIAS VESTIDAS

    Rinde para 6 personas.

    Ingredientes:
    • 12 piezas de flor de calabaza
    • 1 cucharada de mantequilla
    • 4 piezas de champiñones
    • 1/4 de cebolla finamente picada
    • 1 hoja de epazote
    • 1/2 chile Serrano desvenado y finamente picado
    • 1 diente de ajo finamente picado
    • 60 gramos de queso crema
    • 100 gramos de queso fresco rallado
    • 1 taza de pan molido
    • 1/2 taza de harina de trigo
    • 4 huevos
    • Sal y pimienta al guato
    • Aceite para freír
    Procedimiento:
    1. Lava con mucho cuidado la flor de calabaza y quítale el tallo.
    2. Derrite la mantequilla en una sartén, saltea el ajo, la cebolla, el chile, el epazote y los champiñones con cuidado de no sobre cocer. Déjalo enfriar.
    3. Mezcla los quesos con el recaudo de los champiñones y sazona con un poco de sal y pimienta blanca.
    4. Con ayuda de una manga, rellena las flores con mucho cuidado. Rese
    rva.
    5. Separa las yemas y las claras de huevo. Bate las claras a punto de nieve y añade las yemas. Integra con un movimiento envolvente.
    6. Pasa las flores por harina, huevo y el pan. Fríelas rápidamente para no quemarlas. Escurre el exceso de aceite.
    7. Sirve sobre una salsa de chile poblano o de jitomate.
    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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    Nuestra Mesa – Para esta Cuaresma, Chilpachole de Jaiba

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  • Uno de los Siete Moles de Oaxaca: El Mole Amarillo

    Foto: Manuel Rivera
    Foto: Manuel Rivera

    Sin lugar a dudas, el mole es una de las grandes estrellas de la comida mexicana. Aunque  diferentes historias sobre su origen hacen de Puebla el marco del génesis de este manjar, es en Oaxaca, el quinto estado más grande de la República Mexicana, donde el mole se ejecuta en una gran variedad de formas.  Oaxaca tiene siete moles:  negro, coloradito, amarillo, verde, chichilo, rojo y almendrado. Estos moles representan los ingredientes y la diversidad cultural de  cada una de las regiones oaxaqueñas.

    Desde el complejo mole negro que requiere de más de 30 ingredientes para su conjuro, hasta el almendrado, cada uno de estos moles es tan delicioso y diferente como el que le sigue. Hoy, el chef Aldo nos trae a Nuestra Mesa, la receta para hacer mole amarillo. Aunque este mole es tradicionalmente hecho con carne de res, esta versión incorpora carne de pollo.

    INGREDIENTES 

    (Rinde para 6 personas)

    • 3 chiles guajillos
    • 1 jitomate mediano
    • 1 tomate verde
    • 2 piezas de clavo de olor
    • 2 piezas de pimienta gorda
    • 1 cucharadita de orégano
    • 1 hoja de hierba santa
    • 200 gramos de masa de maíz
    • 1 litro de consomé de pollo
    • 1 1/2 kilo de pollo cortado en piezas y cocido
    • 200 gramos de ejotes limpios, cortados y cocidos
    • 2 chayotes cortados en cubos grandes y cocidos
    • Sal al gusto

    PREPARACIÓN

    1. Pon a cocer el chile y el jitomate en poca agua. Esto muele con las especias, con excepción de la hoja santa. Cuela.
    2. Añade el consomé de pollo y pon a hervir en una cacerola, agregando la hoja santa y sal al gusto.
    3. Poco a poco y sin dejar de mover, agrega la masa licuada con un poco de agua hasta formar un atole. Continúa cociendo hasta que esté espeso, cuidando de no subir la flama.
    4. Al servirlo se agregan las verduras y el pollo.

    ¡Acompaña con tortillas!

     

    El chef Aldo Saavedra ha cocinado para huéspedes de establecimientos como el conocido Hotel Condesa D.F. y ha contribuído con sus recetas en proyectos con marcas de la talla de Larousse y Danone. En Nuestra Mesa, el chef Saavedra comparte con los lectores de La Vitamina T, su pasión por la cocina y por México.

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  • Pastel de Nata con Mousse de Chocolate

    Foto: Victoria del Ángel
    Foto: Victoria del Ángel
    La deliciosa nata, típica de la gastronomía mexicana, es esencialmente la crema que se retira de la leche para después enfriarse. Hace años que no me como un pan con nata, y cuando vi este pastel, pensé que el compartirlo era algo imperativo. Esta receta es cortesía de la chef Victoria del Ángel.
    PASTEL DE NATA CON MOUSSE DE CHOCOLATE Y RELLENO DE JALEA DE  MANDARINA
    Pan:
    • 215  gr de nata
    • 400 gr de azúcar
    • 200 gr  huevo
    • 240 ml leche
    • 15 ml extracto de vainilla
    • 280 gr harina
    • 15 gr polvo para hornear (esta receta es para una altitud como la de México, ajusta este ingrediente como sea necesario)
    • 1 pizca de sal
    Procedimiento:
    1. Acrema la nata con el azúcar e incorpora los huevos poco a poco.
    2. Agrega la leche y el extracto de vainilla, añade la la harina y el polvo para hornear cernidos.
    3. Vacía la mezcla en un molde y hornear a 180°C
    Mousse de chocolate de leche:
    • 200 gr cobertura de leche
    • 250 ml crema para batir
    • 9 gr grenetina
    • 400 ml de crema semi batida
     Procedimiento:
    1. Calienta la crema y agrega la grenetina ya hidratada.
    2. Vacía sobre el chocolate de leche para fundirlo.
    3. Deja enfriar sin que se cuaje y mezcla con la crema semi batida.
    Jalea de mandarina:
    • 500 ml jugo de mandarina
    • 15gr de grenetina
     Procedimiento:
    1. Calienta el jugo de mandarina y agrega la grenetina ya hidratada.
    2. Vacía en un molde del tamaño del que se usó para el pan de nata.
    3. Rebana el pan por la mitad y agrega un poco de mousse de chocolate de leche, coloca la jalea de mandarina y vuelve  a agregar mousse, coloca la otra capa de pan y cubre el pastel con el resto del mousse.
    4. Refrigera y sirve.

    La chef Victoria del Ángel  descubrió su pasión por la cocina desde los tres años. Fascinada por la repostería y gastronomía mexicanas, decidió perseguir la licenciatura en gastronomía en la Escuela Superior de Gastronomía, y más tarde un postgrado en repostería en la Universidad de Artes culinarias y Tendencias Europeas, otorgado por el Culinary Institute Switzerland de Suiza. Victoria es dueña de la chocolatería Xocolat del Ángel en Jilotepec, México.

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