Chile, an Important Element in Mexican Cuisine

Going back to the time of the Aztecs is to return to the origins of chili, as among their recipes, dating back more than 2000 years, there is already a spicy stew. The integration of chili as a condiment not only adds a spicy touch to certain dishes that could be bland without its presence, but it also adds a high content of vitamins A and C, iron, and magnesium, along with certain healing powers. In a short time, chili was definitively incorporated into the cuisine of the Mediterranean basin, in northern Spain, southern Italy, France, Greece, Yugoslavia, Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria, but only in its sweet variant: paprika. Nutrition One of the substances contained in chilies is capsaicin. A chili never contains more than 2% of this substance, which has been renowned for its medicinal properties since pre-Columbian times and is of great value in the human diet. They have a high content of potassium and vitamins A and C, as well as low sodium content. They contain iron, magnesium, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. A meal that includes them accelerates the metabolic rate by 25 percent, causing an additional consumption of 45 calories and reducing fats in the diet. It is an excellent way to add flavor to meals without a single gram of fat. Cooking Recipes Here are some recipe recommendations to prepare at home, where the main ingredient is chili. Take note. Enchiladas Potosinas The Enchiladas Potosinas have a dough prepared with red chili that gives them their color. They are filled with a mixture of fresh cheese with chili and onion. They are served with fresh cream, shredded lettuce, and guacamole. Shrimp with Tequila and Tree Chili These delicious jumbo shrimp are sautéed with a sauce of tequila, tree chili, and honey.. Stuffed Ancho Chili with Beans A typical Mexican dish, the stuffed chili, in this bean recipe. Chicken with Piquin Chili This delicious dish is typical of the Laguna Region of Coahuila. Chili with Meat Chili with meat is a typical dish from northern Mexico. The chili with meat recipe consists of ground beef with beans, chili, spices, and beer. This recipe is perfect for a men’s night.   To learn more recipes based on chili, click here.