The
cuisine of
Zacatecas is known
for its
variety and
rich flavors.
Among the
typical dishes
you can try
are asado de boda (literally
wedding barbeque),
which is
called that
because it
is commonly
served at
weddings. It
is prepared
with small
pieces of
pork loin
and a red ancho chili sauce
fried in lard.
This dish
is often
accompanied with
Huitzila mezcal, a
typical alcoholic
beverage from
Zacatecas. You can
also wash it
down with
aguamiel (honey
water) or
tenampa. Other
dishes that
will please
even the
most demanding
palate are birria de chivo (stewed
goat), red pozole,
enchiladas, carne adobada (marinated
meat) and
stuffed gorditas. Popular regional
desserts include
cocadas (coconut
sweets), melcochas (a marshmallow
treat), ates de guayaba
and membrillo (candied
fruits), jamoncillo de leche (a
type of
milk fudge)
and queso de tuna (a
sweet made from
dried prickly
pear).
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