{"id":7766,"date":"2018-03-23T14:30:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T03:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contourstravel.com.au\/?p=7766"},"modified":"2023-07-25T13:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T03:22:21","slug":"yucatan-foodie-guide-10-tasty-must-try-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contourstravel.com.au\/yucatan-foodie-guide-10-tasty-must-try-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Yucatan Foodie Guide: 10 Tasty must-try dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Love Mexican food? Well, guess what, Mexican food is way more diverse and even tastier than you think! Take your palate on an exceptional trip to Yucatan<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good thing about Mexican food is that it’s not only tasty but also healthy, offering a zesty mix of everything your body needs. Moreover, the cuisine varies significantly from state to state, surprising you with diverse flavors beyond your expectations. The delicious Yucatecan food, in particular, is a fusion of ingredients from the ancient Mayans, combined with flavors influenced by Europe, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exquisite combination of condiments and spices such as pumpkin seed, oregano, purple onion, sour orange, achiote, sweet pepper, cilantro, chilies like habanero, and xcatic results in the famous Yucatecan food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Yucatan dishes to try in Mexico<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Photo: Lima Soup<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sopa de Lima.\u00a0<\/strong>Not even the hot weather of Yucatan will stop you from having soup! As my grandmother used to say, for a hot day a hot soup. This is a chicken broth served with toasted and cut tortillas, shredded chicken, or turkey and has the sweet lemon flavour for which it bears his name. One of a kind!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo: Cochinita Pibil in Blue tortillas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. <\/b>Cochinita pibil<\/strong> is the most famous dish of Yucatecan gastronomy throughout Mexico. Although its ingredients are of pre-Hispanic origin, it is actually considered a mestizo dish. According to the recipe, you should prepare it with a banana leaf and cook it in a ground oven. It is served with purple onion and a habanero chili sauce, and people usually make tacos or sandwiches with it. I don’t think I know a single Mexican who doesn’t love Cochinita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Panuchos of Cochinita, Chaya, veggies, and Turkey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Panuchos<\/strong> are traditional Yucatecan appetizers that you can find practically in any food stall in Yucatan. The ingredients can vary according to the client’s taste, but they essentially consist of refried tortillas, beans, and purple onions. You fill the tortilla with beans, place the chicken on top, and serve it with tomato and onion sauce, along with lettuce, cheese, and avocado to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Papadzules <\/strong>are a Yucatan-style kind of enchiladas, prepared with a sauce of green pumpkin seeds and epazote (a Mexican native plant known for its digestive benefits). The sauce provides the dish with its main characteristic while filling the tortillas with cooked egg and bathing them in tomato sauce. Some people prefer them with chicken, cheese, or pork as the filling. This dish reflects a mestizo heritage, with evident indigenous influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Queso Relleno<\/strong> originates from the great quantity and variety of cheeses that arrive at the Yucatan Peninsula through the Progreso port. It represents one of the most original and iconic dishes of Yucatan. Essentially, it involves cooking a ball of cheese in the oven and filling it with beef, pork, and spices. They serve the dish with a white sauce made of flour, chicken broth, and butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Fish to the Tikin Xic<\/strong> Like ceviche is one of the most traditional dishes you can ask for when you find yourself on its beautiful beaches. Tikin xic fish is prepared with achiote as its main condiment. Originally roasted with firewood, wrapped in banana leaves and some coconut shells. Have it with a Montejo beer, which is also 100% Yucatecan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Cochinita Pibil taco, Chicken Taco, Relleno Negro Taco and Vaporcito<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Relleno Negro.\u00a0<\/strong>We could say it is the mole of Yucatan, the original recipe has turkey or ground pork bathed in a sauce made of tomato, chilies, achiote, pepper, cloves, cumin, oregano, epazote, garlic, and boiled eggs. The black color of the stew comes from the mixture and toast of the chilies with the many other ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    8. Sweet of Papaya<\/strong> A very popular dessert in Yucatecan restaurants. According to the original recipe, you soften the papaya by soaking it in water with lime for one or two hours, then you wash it very well before cooking. It also takes piloncillo, clove, lemon, and cinnamon to obtain sweet papaya in syrup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    9. For a good appetizer, how about this 100% Yucatecan liquor called Xtabentn,<\/strong> which is a fermented drink based on the flower that bears the same name? You can serve it alone, with honey, or with coffee. It’s a strong drink that you will feel as soon as you take a sip, so we recommend enjoying it in small sips. It can also work as a salad dressing on green leaves with a bit of lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    10. Marquesitas<\/strong> is something that you find in most street stalls around the Yucatan Peninsula. These crispy crepes are traditionally filled with melted shredded Dutch cheese and a sweet filling of your choice. They are AMAZING and a must-taste of Yucatecan street food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo: Santa Ana market in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Mexican food is more varied than many people think! And the Yucatan is home to many of our favourite Mexican dishes. 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    But that’s not all! We’ve only given you a hint of the amazing cuisine you can discover on your trip. At Contours Travel, we recommend visiting La Chaya Maya in Merida, just a few blocks away from the main city square (Zocalo), to indulge in these mouth-watering Yucatan dishes. Alternatively, for a more local experience, head to Mercado de Santa Ana (Santa Ana Market) to try them. Check out our sample itineraries for visiting the Yucatan Peninsula<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n