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Those who travel to the Mexican state of Yucat\u00e1n unfailingly come back with tales of the region’s distinctive cuisine. This is a place where visitors can leave prior experience of Mexican food behind to experience the true authenticity of the nation’s fare, which in the Yucat\u00e1n reflects its Mayan roots to this day. We take a look at this heritage-rich region by delving into the culture surrounding Yucat\u00e1n food.<\/p>\n

\"Yucat\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Not only embracing Mexico’s cultural beginnings, but also the tropical climate, rainforest and coast, the region’s fare is a clear reflection of its surroundings. It’s this intrinsic connection to ancient culture, more recent influences, and the land, that has helped give Yucat\u00e1n food its individuality.<\/p>\n

Smoked meats with Habanero chillies, the peppery Achiote<\/em> spice, and sour orange are often thought to be the region’s key flavours. Pibil<\/em> is perhaps the best reflection of this, originating from when meat was preserved by being rubbed with spices and smoked to last longer in the tropical climate. But this is just the beginning; Along with the Yucat\u00e1n coast’s bounty of seafood, come black beans and plenty of fresh vegetables, which have been cultivated on the land.<\/p>\n

\"Yucat\u00e1n<\/p>\n

While pibil<\/em> is often made using suckling pig, other meats are salted and cooked over a wood fire, or marinated in Achiote<\/em> and sour orange before being charcoal grilled. Tikin Xic<\/em>, which could be translated to \u201cdry fish\u201d, is then coated in the Yucat\u00e1n’s signature spices, before being wrapped in banana leaves and roasted.<\/p>\n

These flavourful meats can then be eaten with a hot salsa of habanero peppers, sour orange, charred tomatoes and red onion, or visitors can tuck into another of the Yucat\u00e1n’s celebrated dips, Sikil Pa<\/em>k, a Mayan pumpkin seed and roasted vegetable salsa, with hand-made toasted tortilla chips.<\/p>\n

\"Yucat\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Another staple of Yucat\u00e1n food, Papadzules <\/em>are a little like enchiladas, consisting of folded corn tortillas, dipped in pepita sauce, with egg and a hot tomato sauce. Alternatively, visitors can try Panucho<\/em>, a refried tortilla stuffed with refried black beans, lettuce, pulled chicken or turkey, pickled red onion, avocado and pickled jalape\u00f1o pepper. The fried tortilla rolls are named Codzitos, <\/em>and are stuffed with shredded meats, served with salsa, and topped with grated cheese.<\/p>\n

\"Yucat\u00e1n<\/p>\n

Some of the best traditional Yucat\u00e1n cuisine can be found in the kitchen of Chef Don Miguel of the Chaya Maya Mansion, a Merida native who fell in love with the traditions behind Yucat\u00e1n food. Using local produce and traditional recipes, Don Miguel champions this region’s cuisine while also embracing modern tastes. Not only do Trafalgar guests have the opportunity to try Chef Chaya Maya’s food, they also get to try their hand at making it while sipping a cool Margarita de Chaya cocktail\u2013 the ultimate authentic Yucat\u00e1n experience.<\/p>\n

Taste Yucat\u00e1n food for yourself on the <\/em>Treasures of the Yucatan<\/em> trip with Trafalgar.<\/em><\/p>\n

Image credits: Cover photo \u00a9 .\u00a0Mayan stuffed peppers and tacos \u00a9 iStock \/ YinYang<\/a>.\u00a0Habaneros \u00a9 iStock \/ Sam Camp<\/a>.\u00a0Food of the Yucatan \u00a9 iStock \/ Esdelval<\/a>.\u00a0Merida \u00a9\u00a0iStock \/ Alija<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Those who travel to the Mexican state of Yucat\u00e1n unfailingly come back with tales of the region’s distinctive cuisine. This is a place where visitors can leave prior experience of Mexican food behind to experience the true authenticity of the nation’s fare, which in the Yucat\u00e1n reflects its Mayan roots to this day. 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