por 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 native ingredients necessary for the preparation of unique dishes.
Due to its coastal location facing the Sea of Cortez, Sinaloa has the second largest fishing fleet in Mexico; Furthermore, it is the main agricultural region of the country.
In the typical dishes of the state, the presence of shellfish and fish stands out, but not exclusively. Many of the traditional and most representative foods of Sinaloa are meat-based. The chilorio (pork meat), the Sinaloa-style roasted chicken or the mochomo (beef) stand out.
Typical dishes of Sinaloa gastronomy
1- Chilorio
Sinaloan chilorio is a dish made from chopped pork. It is cooked with different varieties of chili, coriander, dried oregano, cumin powder, garlic and vinegar.
Lard is also used. This is what will give the whole a characteristic and distinctive flavor.
2- Mochomo
The meat used in the preparation of this typical dish is beef. Said meat is salted and roasted, then pounded and fried in enough lard until it is well browned.
When the meat begins to colour, add chopped onion and fry for a few more minutes.
It is normally served inside corn tortillas, sometimes accompanied by rice.
3- Sinaloa-style roasted chicken
Sinaloa-style grilled or grilled chicken is prepared using a whole chicken. This dish requires a longer preparation and preparation time.
The reason is that the chicken must be marinated for at least two hours —preferably overnight— in a set of previously blended ingredients.
These ingredients include chili, onion, oregano, thyme, garlic, fresh orange juice, bay leaf, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Once the chicken has acquired the flavor generated by the marinade, it is prepared over 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 made from lime juice, peeled cucumber, various chilies, cilantro, red onion, salt and pepper. The chiles will give the whole a spicy touch.
For its preparation it is only necessary to blend all the ingredients except for the shrimp. When these are clean and uncooked, they will be added to marinate cold for at least half an hour.
5- Shaken fish
Various types of fish are used to prepare this dish: snapper, sea bass or sea bass. Once the fish is clean and open, it is placed on buttered aluminum foil to go into the oven.
All the vegetables are placed on the fish: red tomato, cilantro, bell 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 grilled for about 35 minutes.
6- Marlin tacos
It consists of tortillas and marlin stew. It is normally accompanied with lettuce, striped and tanned carrots, green sauce and avocado.
7- Governor taco
Very typical of the city of Mazatlán, where it was invented. It is a taco stuffed with shrimp, cheese, onion and chili.
8- Pork beans
Recipe arising from the combination of beans with pork chorizo, yellow cheese and jalapeños. Some also add olives.
9- Enchiladas from the ground
Sinaloan style enchilada made up of potato with curd and cream cheese, lettuce, red onion, cucumber and meat, usually chorizo. The tortilla is previously passed through a red spicy sauce.
10- Charro beans
Ideal to cook them in a clay pot, they are made with beans, lard, onion, Serrano pepper, cilantro, ham and bacon.
11- Bass callus
Sea bass dish seasoned and garnished with onion, lemon juice, cucumber, piquín pepper and soy sauce.