Day 1: Braising & Stewing (Mexico, South America & The Caribbean)

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OBJECTIVE

This lesson explores the techniques of braising and stewing through ingredients indigenous to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.

 

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES ADDRESSED

Boiling
Braising
Stewing  
 
 

MODELING/DEMONSTRATION

How to use a tortilla press (Dough work/corn tortillas)   
Working with fresh and dried chiles
 

Each student prepares:

  • Note: All recipes should be cut in half
Mole Verde: Pork Herbed Green Mole (Mexico; page 22)  
Corn Tortillas (page 24) 
Arroz Blanco  (page 31)
Feijoada: Bean Stew with Beef (Brazil; page 94)
Plantains – All Islands (page 144)

 

 

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Instructor Notes:

 

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