Queezle_Sister's Reviews
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The Mitsitam Cafe Cookbook: Recipes from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
By Richard Hetzler
Fulcrum Publishing - 2010
Hibiscus Agua Fresca : page 161
Light and refreshing!
This recipe couldn't be simpler - boil some dried hibiscus flowers, let cool, strain, and add simple syrup.
I ran out of sugar - and could only add 1/2 C simple syrup (instead of 3/4 C). For me, this lower sugar is perfect - the tart hibiscus flavor really sings. But for 13 daughter, we need a bit of extra sweetness.
I do not tend to make iced tea, but this recipe could make me a convert. I found large bins of dried hibiscus at our hispanic markets, but I think you could make the same drink with lemon zinger tea.
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Pork Pibil Tacos : page 80
This Mayan pork dish was beautiful to put together and smelled heavenly. Chunks of pork are browned, and then braised for four hours at 300˚F. You add onion, garlic, jalapeno chilies, cumin, and oranges and lemons (wedges). So beautiful!
I made a bad decision by not leaving work to chill it - instead I allowed it to sit for 6 hours after cooking, in the warm oven. I think that prolonged heat pulled some off flavors from the citrus. Also, there was no cumin flavor.
So - next time - don't allow citrus to sit with the meat, double or triple the cumin, and don't do such a good job deseeding the jalapenos.
Note that traditionally this dish would have cooked in a fire pit. I think the dish has tremendous potential. I hope to try again, and revise my rating.
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