Morelia invites you to discover a wide variety of delicious regional
fare from the state of Michoacan, which blends pre-Hispanic
influences (drawing on ingredients such as corn, beans, squash,
chile peppers, nopal, fruit and fish) with thousands of flavors
derived from Spanish cuisine. One such example is the sopa tarasca,
a creamy bean soup with spices, cheese, chile peppers, cream and
fried tortilla strips. Cheese is one of the main ingredients in most
of Michoacan’s dishes, particularly a variety known as Cotija (a
farmer cheese). During your stay in Morelia, don’t forget to try the
traditional corundas and uchepos (Purepechan-style tamales) and the
tamales adobados. Other popular local fare includes enchiladas
placeras, morisqueta (a rice, pork and chile pepper dish), and mole
wrapped in avocado leaves. For dessert, indulge in ate de chayote
and ates morelianos (candied fruit), cajeta de elote (a sweet made
from tender corn), bread prepared with anise water, chongos
zamoranos (sweet cheese pudding in syrup) and chilacayote squash
bread. Finally, wash it all down with a golden spoon or tamarind
atole (cornmeal beverages). Enjoy your meal....
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