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History, The Kitchen

Nejayote

Cover Image by Carl Nebel – Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la partie la plus intéressante du Mexique par C. Nebel, Architecte. 50 Planches Lithographiées avec texte explicatif., Public Domain Nejayote the left over water after nixtamalization. Agua amarillenta en que se ha cocido el maíz. The “yellow water” in which corn has been cooked (nixtamalized) Also nijayote : from Guerrero Nahuatl nexayotl, Tlamacazapa Nahuatl … Continue reading Nejayote

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History, Native Plants, The Kitchen

Pulque Curado : Sangre de Conejo (Rabbits Blood)

Updated 16/06/22 The rabbit holds a special place in the mythological landscape of México. It plays a part in both the legend of the moon (1) and in the creation of pulque. The moon is itself represented in various codices by the image of a jar of pulque, the rabbit was used as a measuring stick of drunkenness (2) and the saying “Ye iuhqui itoch” … Continue reading Pulque Curado : Sangre de Conejo (Rabbits Blood)

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