Mexican Made Easy Season 2 Episode 7 Mexican Street Food

In season 2 episode 7 of Mexican Made Easy, host Marcela Valladolid takes viewers on a journey through the vibrant and delicious world of Mexican street food.

The episode begins with Marcela exploring the bustling streets of Ensenada, Mexico where she meets local street food vendors and tries their mouth-watering creations. From tacos de camaron (shrimp tacos) to sopes (thick tortillas topped with beans and meat), Marcela immerses herself in the colorful flavors of Mexican street food.

Back in her own kitchen, Marcela sets out to recreate some of her favorite street food dishes. She starts with elote (Mexican street corn), a popular and simple snack made by grilling corn on the cob and slathering it with mayo, cheese, and chili powder. Marcela also makes her own hot sauce to use as a topping for her elote and other dishes.

Next up is a classic Mexican street food dish, al pastor tacos. Marcela shares her recipe for marinating the pork with spices and pineapple, then grilling it to perfection. She shows viewers how to assemble the tacos with fresh cilantro and onion, along with a squeeze of lime.

Marcela then moves on to another popular street food dish, quesadillas. She makes her own masa (corn dough) and presses it into tortillas, then fills them with a creamy mixture of poblano peppers and cheese. Marcela shares her tips for cooking perfect quesadillas, including using a cast-iron skillet and pressing them down with a spatula.

To finish off the episode, Marcela prepares a dessert inspired by Mexican street food - spiced churros. She whips up a churro dough flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, then pipes it through a pastry bag and fries it until golden brown. Marcela serves the churros with a rich chocolate dipping sauce, creating a sweet and satisfying end to her street food feast.

Throughout the episode, Marcela emphasizes the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients in Mexican cuisine. She also showcases the unique and diverse regional flavors found in street food across Mexico. Viewers will come away from this episode with a new appreciation for the delicious and vibrant world of Mexican street food.