General Local Cuisine Discussion

[alwaysmissinpdc]

I scanned the Food Glossary, which is a really nice feature, but I didn't find an answer...

I had breakfast from the food carts in the Zocalo in Playa and saw on the "counter" a bowl filled with liquid of a broth consistency. In the liquid were, as best as I can recall, peppers and onions. It look dangerous. So of course I picked up the ladel and added it to my breakfast. It numbed my lips. I am not exaggerating. Yet, it didn't seem to numb the inside of my mouth, because I could taste it. And it was yummy.

Does anyone know what it is named? What it's made of?

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by alwaysmissinpdc

I scanned the Food Glossary, which is a really nice feature, but I didn't find an answer...

I had breakfast from the food carts in the Zocalo in Playa and saw on the "counter" a bowl filled with liquid of a broth consistency. In the liquid were, as best as I can recall, peppers and onions. It look dangerous. So of course I picked up the ladel and added it to my breakfast. It numbed my lips. I am not exaggerating. Yet, it didn't seem to numb the inside of my mouth, because I could taste it. And it was yummy.

Does anyone know what it is named? What it's made of?

I'm guessing Japanese fugu?

Okay, maybe not...


Haven't the slightest, but I'll check it out in two weeks!

[John]

In the liquid were, as best as I can recall, peppers and onions.

I'd guess that your mystery substance was escabeche. I had some really awesome escabeche at a restaurant down in Tulum... carrots, black peppercorns, peppers, onions, and garlic cloves. It can be a tad bit spicy, but you can still taste the incredible flavors.

I may have to snoop around those carts sometime soon.

[Cosmo]

Originally Posted by StewartG

I'm guessing Japanese fugu?

Okay, maybe not...


Haven't the slightest, but I'll check it out in two weeks!

Make it your first post...

[alwaysmissinpdc]

Originally Posted by John

I'd guess that your mystery substance was escabeche. I had some really awesome escabeche at a restaurant down in Tulum... carrots, black peppercorns, peppers, onions, and garlic cloves. It can be a tad bit spicy, but you can still taste the incredible flavors.

I may have to snoop around those carts sometime soon.

Thanks. Escabeche drew my attention in the glossary, it didn't seem quite right. But maybe that's it.

The tacos I had were filled with chicken and crumbled hard boiled egg mixed with herbs. In the words of Ferris Bueller, I highly recommend it.


Stew, hope you do get the chance to check it out.

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by alwaysmissinpdc

Thanks. Escabeche drew my attention in the glossary, it didn't seem quite right. But maybe that's it.

The tacos I had were filled with chicken and crumbled hard boiled egg mixed with herbs. In the words of Ferris Bueller, I highly recommend it.


Stew, hope you do get the chance to check it out.

I've had that exact taco before, many times. Its one of my favorites! I'll keep an eye out for the sauce.

My favorite condiment at the carts are the pink pickled onions they put on the conchinita tacos!!!

[redhairgirl1]

Originally Posted by StewartG

I've had that exact taco before, many times. Its one of my favorites! I'll keep an eye out for the sauce.

My favorite condiment at the carts are the pink pickled onions they put on the conchinita tacos!!!

Besides HC Monterray, the food carts were another thing we missed while we were there last time. Cannot wait to check them out this time.

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by redhairgirl1

Besides HC Monterray, the food carts were another thing we missed while we were there last time. Cannot wait to check them out this time.

If you stay up late enough with me dancing in the sand and drinking the Mexican version of Natty Lite, I'd be glad to take you guys on a tour of the food carts when we're done partying!

[redhairgirl1]

Originally Posted by StewartG

If you stay up late enough with me dancing in the sand and drinking the Mexican version of Natty Lite, I'd be glad to take you guys on a tour of the food carts when we're done partying!

I am so game

[alwaysmissinpdc]

Originally Posted by redhairgirl1

I am so game

Do it, Red! That was my first time eating from the food carts and I've been to PdC about 5 times. Still haven't been to HC's. Another +


Stew, I don't know if you speak Spanish, but the tequila might help. If you try that sauce I'd love your take on it and I'd love to know what it is called. Oh, and the recipe. The recipe would be nice.

I have a great food story from Valladolid. Is that off by too many kilometers to share it here?

[John]

Originally Posted by alwaysmissinpdc

I have a great food story from Valladolid. Is that off by too many kilometers to share it here?

Many people visiting the RM go up to Valladolid and to Chicken Pizza, so I think it's fair game. Spill it, missy. Por favor!

[StewartG]

Originally Posted by alwaysmissinpdc

Do it, Red! That was my first time eating from the food carts and I've been to PdC about 5 times. Still haven't been to HC's. Another +


Stew, I don't know if you speak Spanish, but the tequila might help. If you try that sauce I'd love your take on it and I'd love to know what it is called. Oh, and the recipe. The recipe would be nice.

I have a great food story from Valladolid. Is that off by too many kilometers to share it here?

First, let me start by saying... YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO HC YET?!?!?!? Oh the humanity!!!

On any given trip to Playa, that is generally my first stop, my last stop, and at least a stop or two inbetween...

And I would love to hear a Valladolid food story. I have my own, actually, and it has a video, but for the LIFE of me I can't get it to upload! Joana had a jiggly tamale there that was tasty but STRANGE!!!

[Tony&Cheri]

The best of both worlds!!!

We've found that if you are eating at the new HC on Constituyentes near 30th, you can slip next door to El Fogon and buy some of the worlds greatest Frioles Charros to go and bring them back over to enjoy with your HC steak.

[John]

Originally Posted by Tony&Cheri

The best of both worlds!!!

We've found that if you are eating at the new HC on Constituyentes near 30th, you can slip next door to El Fogon and buy some of the worlds greatest Frioles Charros to go and bring them back over to enjoy with your HC steak.

That's a damn good idea! Do you have the business process patent on it, or should I start the paperwork?

[alwaysmissinpdc]

Originally Posted by John

Many people visiting the RM go up to Valladolid and to Chicken Pizza, so I think it's fair game. Spill it, missy. Por favor!

I forgot about this . Here goes.

After a long but fun day of driving to and exploring Valladolid, my husband Henry and I were lounging in the shade in the yard at the lovely Meson de Marquis hotel. I got restless and walked to the lobby. When Henry found me there I was reading the dinner menu. Henry whispered in my ear, “Have the chicken.”

“Uhh, why?”

“It’s very fresh. One of the chefs came out to that coop way in the back of the yard.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, and the bartenders tried to subtly warn them off…I just learned how to say ‘tourist in the yard’, in Spanish. They tried whistling, calling out as subtly as they could. It was hilarious. The chef either ignored them or didn’t hear. There were some squawks, feathers flew, then silence.”

“Hmmm, there are a lot of chicken dishes on the menu. Yum.”

We went back to the pool and yard. Checked on remaining livestock; who seemed a bit subdued if not outright nervous. A short while later, into the yard walks another cook in brilliant whites, carrying a spotless white bucket and a really big shiny knife. He then exited through a gate.

Henry gave me a quizzical look.

“My guess, dear? Conchinita Pibil. There’s a buried pig roasting out there beyond that gate."

So Henry ordered the pork; it was delicious and those pickled onions that Stew mentioned are divine. I ordered chicken to pay homage to the sacrifice. A Mayan dish that was a chicken and corn stew, I’ve forgotten the name of it. Enjoyed in a lovely authentic courtyard, made more special and fun because of the back of the house afternoon entertainment.

[John]

Yum.

That was worth the wait. Thanks for sharing!