Nopalito by Gonzalo Guzman, Stacy Adimando

Nopalito

by Gonzalo Guzman and Stacy Adimando

Winner of the  2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "International" category
Finalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards 


A collection of 100 recipes for regional Mexican food from the popular San Francisco restaurant.

The true spirit, roots, and flavors of regional Mexican cooking—from Puebla, Mexico City, Michoacán, the Yucatán, and beyond--come alive in this cookbook from Gonzalo Guzman, head chef at San Francisco restaurant Nopalito. Inspired by food straight from the sea and the land, Guzman transforms simple ingredients, such as masa and chiles, into bright and flavor-packed dishes.

The book includes fundamental techniques of Mexican cuisine, insights into Mexican food and culture, and favorite recipes from Nopalito such as Crispy Red Quesadillas with Braised Pork and Pork Rinds; Toasted Corn with Crema, Ground Chile, and Queso Fresco; Tamales with Red Spiced Sunflower Seed Mole; and Salsa-Dipped Griddled Chorizo and Potato Sandwiches. Capped off by recipes for cocktails, aqua frescas, paletas, churros, and flan—Nopalito is your gateway to Mexico by way of California. This is a cookbook to be read, savored, and cooked from every night.

Reviewed by Eve1972 on

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Nice cover on this one. It features a photo of a recipes found within. It has good composition and simple but effective typopgraphy.

I simply ADORE Mexican food so this cookbook was right up my alley!

This book starts off with a nice little preface by the author. Followed by an introduction by Gonzalo Guzmán.

It includes some yummy photos of the different recipes. A little history of the Mexican kitchen. Background and Basics for building a Mexican Pantry (Masa, Chiles, Piloncillo, Tomatillos, dried beans, etc.) Tips for preparing and making your own MASA. How to make different types of Tortillas Recommended Tools. How To Fry Your Own Tortilla Chips...and much more.



Just a small sampling of the recipes found within...

-- QUESO FRESCO
-- TELERAS
-- ESCABECHE ROJO
-- CURTIDOS “PARA TACOS”
-- CHORIZO OAXAQUEÑO
-- CEVICHE NAYARITA DE CAMARÓN
-- GARBANZOS CON CHILE
-- GUACAMOLE
-- ENSALADA DE NOPALES
-- QUESADILLAS CON REPOLLO DE BRUSELAS
-- TACOS DE PESCADO AL PASTOR
-- TAMALES DE AMARILLO CON CAMOTE
-- EMPANADAS DE DESHEBRADA DE RES
-- GORDITAS DE PAPAS CON CHORIZO
-- FRIJOLES PINQUITOS DE LA OLLA
-- CHILAQUILES ROJOS CON HUEVOS
-- CALDO TLALPEÑO CON POLLO
-- CARNE ASADA CON CHORIZO
-- CARNITA
-- HORCHATA
-- ICED CAFÉ DE LA OLLA
-- CHURROS MEXICANOS
-- SALSA FRITA DE GUAJILLO


A must have for any Mexican food lover!



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