![]() Tamales appear to have been part and parcel of Aztec cuisine long before the first Christian set foot on the North American continent. And corn, representing life, was always a part of the celebration of the first day of the Aztec year, which coincidentally occurs on February 2. However, the one ingredient essential in tamales is corn. One might think that the tamales, wrapped in either corn husks or banana leaves, represent the swaddled infant. The day celebrates the first presentation of Jesus at the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem after his mother Mary (or Miriam in Hebrew) observed the prescribed Jewish rite of purification for mothers who have given birth to a son. Read more about Oaxacan holidays and dates here. People who find a tiny figurine of the baby Jesus in their slice of cake are then traditionally obligated to provide tamales on Candlemas, February 2, to all who shared the same rosca. On January 6, the celebration of the visit of three kings bearing gifts for the baby in Bethlehem, a cake called rosca de reyes is traditionally served. ![]() She completed the Culinary program at Humber College, and since then she has been tirelessly promoting Mexican culture and cuisine through her brand Ixiim, at workshops and culinary events like TacoFest, Soupalicious and the PanAm Games.Tamales, in addition to being among the most delicious Mexican treats, are a bridge between two holidays and two cultures. PICKUP IS WED 6-7:30PMĬhef Erika Araujo is a trained nurse in Mexico who found her passion for Gastronomy once she migrated to Canada. Due to high volume, we’ve had to shut ordering a bit early in order to be able to fulfil all orders. Choice of chicken with salsa verde –or– vegetarian with cheese, serrano peppers and red salsa.Įrika’s homemade hot sauce with a mix of smoky ancho and spicy arbol chiles, tomato & onion. Tamales freeze beautifully, and warm up perfectly in the microwave or steamer a perfect, wholesome, quick & easy anytime snack. Tamales also make a fabulous dessert, sweetened with piloncillo sugar and studded with juicy chunks of pineapple Rajas – Strips of Serrano pepper with cheese and tomato sauceĪlso available #vegetarian: Verde with mushrooms, Black bean with hoja santa, and Rajas with peppers, cheese & tomatoĪ comforting hot drink based on a traditional, pre-Colombian dish know as atole – think “Mexican Hot Chocolate” – thickened with toasted corn flour, sweetened with raw piloncillo sugar, flavoured with Mexican chocolate and spices like cinnamon and vanilla, and the classic accompaniment to Candelaria tamales. Mole – Rich, chocolate and chilli-infused sauce with chicken Verde – Green tomatillo sauce with chicken Portable and self-contained, they are a popular street food with countless variations found all across Mexico, and the essential dish for Día de la Candelaria. ![]() Tamales are an ancient, pre-Columbian Mexican dish – soft cornmeal dough ( masa) stuffed with a flavourful filling, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. This fun and tasty mashup combines two great Mexican favourites: Calabazas a la Mexicana, tender zucchini sautéed with onion and tomato, with Equites, the popular street food snack of corn kernels garnished with chiles, lime, crumbled cheese and mayo or crema. Join Chef Erika Araujo as she brings this delicious celebration to The Dep for this special Candelaria dinner featuring traditional tamale and atole recipes passed down from generation to generation. It believed that the Spanish adopted this to ease the conversion to the Catholic faith, and the modern tradition retains certain common elements, such as dressing up children for the occasion.Īs with many other traditions in Mexico, in the end it is just an excuse to get together with family and friends to eat great food. ![]() This festivity has deep roots on the same day - the eleventh day of the first month on the Aztec calendar - pre-Hispanic Mexicans had a celebration paying a tribute to the Rain God Tlaloc to ensure abundant rainfall for the crops. One tradition is to hide a small figurine of el Niño (baby Jesus) in the bread, and whoever gets the slice with that in it, is expected to prepare tamales for their friends & family on Día de la Candelaria (Candlemas) on February 2. In early January, Dia De Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) celebrates the three wise men who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus it’s celebrated with the baking of a Rosca de Reyes, a round bread ‘wreath’. In Mexico, Christmas interconnects with many other festivities and traditions. ![]()
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