Issue 05: La Merced, A Market in Mexico City
I love to travel. Over the last few years I’ve been to Japan, all over South East Asia,…
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Tastes of La Merced
Photo above by Eric Futran There is a pot of beans simmering at almost every market stand in…
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Carne Asada (Grilled Beef)
Photo above by Eric Futran One of the great things to do in La Merced is to…
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Salsa Verde, Salsa Rojo, and Fresh Mango Salsa
Photo above by Eric Futran There are many recipes for green salsas, which can vary according to…
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Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
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Huevos Revueltos con Chorizo (Scrambled Eggs and Chorizo)
Photo above by Eric Futran Scrambled Eggs and Chorizo is a very simple dish to prepare. There…
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Piernitas de Pollo Partidas con Salsa (Grilled Split Chicken Legs with Orange Chipotle Salsa)
Photo above by Eric Futran There is a cut of chicken that I first saw in the…
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Frijoles Refritos (Refried Black or Pinto Beans)
Photo above by Eric Futran Antojitos Antojitos are snacks sold in the markets and at street stands…
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Ensalada de Nopales (Cactus Salad)
Photo above by Eric Futran In La Merced, nopales, or cactus paddles, are beautifully displayed in towering…
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