The typical foods of Sinaloa they respond to the geographical location of this Mexican state, as well as to the characteristics of its economic activity. Agriculture and fishing provide the indigenous ingredients necessary for the elaboration of unique dishes.
Due to its coastal location facing the sea of Cortés, Sinaloa has the second largest fishing fleet in Mexico; In addition, it is the main agricultural region of the country.
In the typical dishes of the state highlights the presence of seafood and fish, but not exclusively.
Many of the traditional and most representative foods of Sinaloa are meat based. Outstanding chilorio (pork), chicken roasted Sinaloa style or mochomo (beef).
The 5 most important typical dishes of Sinaloa
1- Chilorio
The Sinaloan chilorio is a dish made from chopped pork. It is cooked with different varieties of chili, cilantro, dried oregano, cumin powder, garlic and vinegar.
Lard is also used. This is what will give the whole a distinctive and distinctive flavor.
2- Mochomo
The meat used in the preparation of this typical dish is beef. Said meat is salted and roasted, and then crushed and fry it in enough lard until it is well browned.
When the meat begins to acquire color, add chopped onion and fry for a few more minutes.
It is usually served inside corn tortillas, sometimes accompanied by rice.
3- Grilled chicken Sinaloa style
Sinaloa roasted or grilled chicken is prepared using a whole chicken. This dish requires a longer preparation and elaboration time.
The reason is that the chicken must be marinated for at least two hours, preferably overnight, in a set of previously liquefied ingredients.
These ingredients include chili, onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, natural orange juice, bay leaf, white vinegar, salt and pepper.
Once the chicken has acquired the flavor generated by the marinade, it is prepared on coals for ten minutes on each side until cooked.
4- Sinaloan shrimp in aguachile
Aguachile is a typical sauce from the Sinaloa region. This sauce soaks the shrimp with a very peculiar and characteristic flavor.
The sauce is prepared with lime juice, peeled cucumber, several chili peppers, cilantro, red onion, salt and pepper. The chiles will give the whole a spicy touch.
For its preparation only it is necessary to liquefy all the ingredients except for the shrimp. When these are clean and without cooking, they will be added to marinate cold for at least half an hour.
5- Shaken fish
Several types of fish are used to make this dish: snapper, sea bass or cabrilla.
Once the fish is well cleaned and opened, place it on aluminum foil spread on butter to go to the oven.
All the vegetables are placed on the fish: red tomato, cilantro, red pepper, onion, oregano, salt and pepper.
Soy sauce, mayonnaise and mustard are also used to give more flavor and consistency to the fish, which is roasted for about 35 minutes.
References
- Mexican dishes and drinks in Sinaloa in Roamancing Magazine, from roamancing.com
- The cuisine of Sinaloa: Cenadurias in Mazatlan serve broth and conversation in Mexconnect, from mexconnect.com
- A state-by-state guide to Mexico's extraordinary cuisine at Matador Network, from matadornetwork.com
- Chilorio Sinaloense at The Latin Kitchen, from thelatinkitchen.com
- Unique Mexican Cuisine by City, State and Region in The Spruce, from thespruce.com