Getting to Know Mexican Green Chiles with Aarón and Zarela

Getting to Know Mexican Green Chiles with Aarón and Zarela

Author: Heritage Radio Network October 28, 2020 Duration: 36:44
In this very first episode of Cooking in Mexican from A to Z,  mother-son duo, Aarón Sánchez and Zarela Martínez discuss one of their favorite ingredients: chiles verdes, or green chiles. The traditional Mexican techniques of roasting, drying, and cooking are told through stories of their early days on the ranch in Mexico through their careers as chefs in NYC. They talk about their identity as a family (three generations of cookbook authors!), their personal and professional relationship (which includes being the first mother-son team to cook at the White House), and developing their own culinary styles.Then, they let the ingredients guide the conversation. Aarón and Zarela dive into regionality, flavor principles, and food history. They share where the jalapeño gets its name and explain why you should never rinse a roasted chili. They also cover ways of growing, roasting, and drying chilis and suggest methods for eating them stuffed or in dips, soups, marmalade and much more. To find some of the recipes and videos they talk about, visit zarela.comHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cooking in Mexican from A to Z by becoming a member!Cooking in Mexican from A to Z is  produced by HotDish Productions and powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the heart of Cooking In Mexican From A to Z is a family kitchen, one where the conversation is as rich and essential as the food being prepared. This isn't just a cooking podcast; it's a vibrant exploration of heritage, memory, and the profound cultural stories embedded in every ingredient. Hosted by the celebrated mother-and-son duo Zarela Martínez and Aarón Sánchez, each episode feels like pulling up a chair to their table. You’ll hear the warmth of their banter, the depth of their shared history, and the distinct perspectives from their own celebrated careers as chefs and authors. They delve into the regional soul of Mexican cuisine, moving beyond recipes to discuss the origins of a specific chili, the traditional technique behind a mole, or the personal story tied to a beloved dish. Special guests join these spirited conversations, adding further layers of knowledge and anecdote. Listening to this podcast from the Heritage Radio Network is an immersion into the arts of cooking and storytelling, a study of cultural history played out through food, and a testament to how family and flavor are inextricably linked. It’s for anyone who believes the kitchen is the center of the home and that every meal carries a narrative worth savoring.
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