6 mexican dishes to celebrate may 5

Brenda Villagomez

The celebration of May 5 may be very popular in the United States, but in Mexico, the day is also celebrated with parades and food. It commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French army, which was better armed, said to be the best army in the world, and was determined to invade Mexico.
The Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862, when Benito Juárez was president and was led by Ignacio Zaragoza. Currently, the Mexican population in the United States celebrates it, and in Mexico, in the state of Puebla, an annual military parade is held to commemorate the date. Additionally, gatherings with typical food, such as mole, chiles en nogada, or pozole, are common. All thanks to the Battle of Puebla celebrated on May 5 in Mexico.

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Stew TacosFor Mexicans, the most practical option for a gathering is often stew tacos, as they are economical and filling. Moreover, everyone can bring a stew to participate with the food. The stews that cannot be missed for this type of taco gathering are chicharrón in salsa, tinga, rajas, or potatoes with chorizo, and they always come with rice, beans, and delicious salsas.
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EnmoladasThe mole poblano is one of the star dishes of Mexican cuisine, so it cannot be missing from the tables for the celebration of May 5. Enmoladas are enchiladas, but with mole made either from scratch with a recipe passed down from grandma or with traditional mole paste from Mexican markets.
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