Food of Mexico!
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Food of Mexico!
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2000 B.C. – 900 A.D.Nomadic hunters and gatherersFoods eaten:
Corn tortillasBeansFruitsFishWild game
Mayan Influence
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1200 A.D. – 1520 A.D.Introduced several of the modern dishes still
present today.Foods eaten:
Chili Peppers, Honey, Vanilla, and SaltSalsaAvocados and ChipotleTortillaTamaleEnchiladaChocolate
Aztec Influence
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1521 A.D. Had the most influence on Mexican cuisineMixed their traditional food with the
indigenous food.Foods eaten:
Dairy productsLivestock (sheep, cows, pigs)HerbsSugar and SpiceRice
Spanish Invasion
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Influenced by traditional Spanish foods mixed with indigenous food ingredients.
EnchiladaTomatilloTamaleSalsaGuacamoleMolesTacosTostadas
Present Day Mexican Foods
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Warm weather in many areas, although cooler in winter and at night
Rainy season is great for crop growthCrops include: Maize (corn), avocado, chili
pepper, pumpkin, vanilla, jicama. Climate and land vegetation contribute to
crop support and growth.
Climate/Vegetation and Food