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Food of Mexico!

Food of Mexico!. Mayan Influence. 2000 B.C. – 900 A.D. Nomadic hunters and gatherers Foods eaten: Corn tortillas Beans Fruits Fish Wild game. Aztec Influence. 1200 A.D. – 1520 A.D. Introduced several of the modern dishes still present today. Foods eaten:

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Food of Mexico!

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  1. Food of Mexico!

  2. Mayan Influence • 2000 B.C. – 900 A.D. • Nomadic hunters and gatherers • Foods eaten: • Corn tortillas • Beans • Fruits • Fish • Wild game

  3. Aztec Influence • 1200 A.D. – 1520 A.D. • Introduced several of the modern dishes still present today. • Foods eaten: • Chili Peppers, Honey, Vanilla, and Salt • Salsa • Avocados and Chipotle • Tortilla • Tamale • Enchilada • Chocolate

  4. Spanish Invasion • 1521 A.D. • Had the most influence on Mexican cuisine • Mixed their traditional food with the indigenous food. • Foods eaten: • Dairy products • Livestock (sheep, cows, pigs) • Herbs • Sugar and Spice • Rice

  5. Present Day Mexican Foods • Influenced by traditional Spanish foods mixed with indigenous food ingredients. • Enchilada • Tomatillo • Tamale • Salsa • Guacamole • Moles • Tacos • Tostadas

  6. Climate/Vegetation and Food • Warm weather in many areas, although cooler in winter and at night • Rainy season is great for crop growth • Crops include: Maize (corn), avocado, chili pepper, pumpkin, vanilla, jicama. • Climate and land vegetation contribute to crop support and growth.

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