La riqueza cultural de la sede del FICM es un motivo de orgullo para nosotros. Morelia es una ciudad de una belleza arquitectónica impresionante, con un profundo legado histórico y una vida artística vibrante, además ¡la comida en Morelia es deliciosa!
En celebración de las maravillas gastronómicas de Michoacán y de la alianza del FICM con el festival Morelia en Boca (que este año se llevará a cabo del 29 al 31 de mayo), presentamos diez platillos tradicionales que pueden disfrutar en Morelia.
Sopa tarasca: Hecha a base de frijoles molidos, puré de jitomate y chile pasilla seco. Usualmente se sirve con tiritas de tortilla fritas, queso cotija, crema, epazote y chiles serranos picados.
Corundas: Parecidas a los tamales pero de forma triangular, se sirven envueltas en hojas de maíz acompañadas con queso, crema y rajas. Cuenta la leyenda que eran el platillo favorito del emperador purépecha Caltzontzin, quien las comía en ocasiones especiales, y por esa razón también se les llama “panecillos del palacio”.
Enchiladas morelianas o placeras: Lo que distingue a estas enchiladas es que la tortilla primero se pasa por la salsa (de chile guajillo) y luego se fríe – al contrario que en otras recetas en donde primero se fríe la tortilla y luego se baña en salsa. Las enchiladas morelianas se rellenan de papas y zanahorias y van acompañadas depollo placero.
Morisqueta: Platillo originario de Apatzingan, consiste en arroz blanco de grano corto cocido con frijoles de la olla y salsa guisada con queso o carne. En una de sus versiones más populares, va acompañada de costillas de cerdo.
Carnitas estilo Michoacán: Es imposible hablar de la cocina michoacana sin mencionar las célebres carnitas de cerdo, especialmente famosas en el municipio de Quiroga. Tradicionalmente se preparan en grandes ollas de cobre (elaboradas en Santa Clara del Cobre) donde distintas partes del cerdo se fríen en manteca del mismo animal. Se sirven en tacos, con tortillas de maíz, cilantro, cebolla, salsas y jugo de limón.
Aporreadillo: Un platillo a base de cecina de res y huevo revuelto cubierto de salsa verde o roja, o en ocasiones de ambas salsas. Se dice que el aporreadillo fue bautizado con ese nombre porque la carne, después de ser secada al sol y salada, se aporreaba hasta que quedara desmenuzada.
Uchepos: Tamales de maíz tierno (elote) molido. El sabor de los uchepos es algo dulce, pero en ocasiones se sirven con salsa verde o roja, con queso cotija y crema. También pueden servirse como postre con leche condensada.
Chongos zamoranos: Como su nombre lo indica, este postre es originario de la ciudad de Zamora y la receta se le atribuye a las monjas de los conventos de la época virreinal. Se trata de leche cuajada con azúcar y canela.
Ate: El ate moreliano es famoso en todo el país y los visitantes a la ciudad pueden comprar una dotación para llevar a casa en el Mercado Valentín Gómez Farías, mejor conocido como el Mercado de dulces y artesanías, en donde hay una variedad de golosinas tradicionales impresionante. Este platillo es originario de España y fue importado a Morelia por la monjas dominicas. El ate se elabora extrayendo la pulpa de cualquier fruto (usualmente membrillo o guayaba) y luego cociéndolo con azúcar en una cazuela de cobre. Se suele acompañar con queso.
Nieve de pasta: Es originaria de Pátzcuaro, a donde viajan los habitantes de Morelia y los alrededores sólo por la nieve. Se distingue por su consistencia cremosa y se elabora con canela, vainilla, almendras y miel de maíz.
Para más información turística sobre Michoacán, incluyendo otras recomendaciones culinarias, entra a:www.visitmexico.com.
Y si estás interesado en la gastronomía, no te pierdas de la quinta edición de Morelia en Boca, que contará con la presencia de 23 chefs, todos figuras relevantes de la alta cocina mexicana, así como de 16 cocineras tradicionales que compartirán los usos y costumbres de cada una de sus regiones. Visita: moreliaenboca.com
FICM is extraordinarily proud of the cultural richness of our home. Aside from being host to an impressive architectural heritage, Morelia also has a rich history and a vibrant artistic scene. On top of all this, its cuisine is delicious!
To celebrate the gastronomic delights of Michoacán, and our alliance with the Morelia en Boca festival (which this year will take place between May 29 – 31), we offer up ten traditional dishes from Morelia.
Sopa tarasca / Tarascan Soup: Made with a base of blended black beans, tomato purée and dried pasilla chilies, this soup is traditionally served with strips of fried tortilla, cotija cheese (a dry cheese), sour cream, epazote (a Mexican herb) and chopped serrano chilies.
Corundas: Similar to tamales, but triangular in shape, corundas are wrapped in corn leaves and accompanied by cheese, sour cream and sliced poblano peppers. Legend has it that this was the Purépecha Emperor Caltzontzin’s favorite dish, and that he would eat it on special occasions. That’s why they are sometimes called “panecillos del palacio”, or “palace rolls”.
Enchiladas morelianas o placeras / Morelian Enchiladas: What distinguishes these enchiladas from others is the fact that the tortilla must first be doused in a sauce made from guajillo chilies, and then fried (in other recipes the tortilla is fried before the sauce is added). These Morelian enchiladas are filled with potatoes and carrots, and served with chicken.
Morisqueta: Originally from Apatzingan (in the mid-West of the Michoacán state), this dish contains white rice, which is cooked with black beans and stewed in a cheese or meat sauce. One of the most popular versions of the dish includes pork spare ribs.
Carnitas estilo Michoacán / Michoacán Style Fried Pork: You can’t talk about the Michoacán cuisine without mentioning the region’s celebrated fried pork, which is particularly famous in the Quiroga municipality of the state. The dish is traditionally prepared in huge copper pots (made in Santa Clara del Cobre), in which different parts of the pig are fried in lard from the same animal. The meat is served in tacos, with corn tortillas, cilantro, onion, sauces and lime.
Aporreadillo: A dish made with corned beef and egg, and covered with red or green salsa, sometimes both. It is said that the “aporreadillo” was thusly named because the meat, after being dried in the sun and salted, is pounded until it comes apart.
Uchepos: Tamales made with sweet ground corn. Uchepos have a sweet taste, but are sometimes served with green or red salsa, cotija (hard) cheese and sour cream. They can also be served as a desert, with condensed milk.
Chongos zamoranos / Zamoran Chongos: As its name indicates, this desert is originally from the city of Zamora, and the recipe is attributed to the nuns of the Colonial Era. The dish is made up of curd with sugar and cinnamon.
Ate: Morelian “ate” is famous all over the country. Visitors to the city can buy the delicacy at the Valentín Gómez Farías market, which is better known simply as the “Mercado de dulces y artesanias” (Market of artesanal crafts and candy), which houses an amazing variety of candy. This dish originated in Spain and was imported to Morelia by Dominican nuns. Pulp is first extracted from any kind of fruit (normally quince or guava) and is then cooked with sugar in a copper pan. It is normally eaten with cheese.
Nieve de pasta / “Pasta” sorbet: Originally from Patzcuaro, residents of Morelia and its suburbs would travel to the small town to buy this sorbet. It has a creamy consistency and is mixed with cinnamon, vanilla, almonds and corn syrup.
For more tourist information about Michoacán, including other culinary recommendations, visit:www.visitmexico.com.
If you are interested in gastronomy, don’t miss the fifth edition of Morelia en Boca, which will include the presence of 23 chefs, all of whom are important figures in the world of high-end Mexican cooking. The festival will also include 16 traditional cooks, who will share the customs and traditions of each of their regions. Visit:moreliaenboca.com
FAQs
What is Michoacán most famous food? ›
Get recipes for Bean And Tomato Soup (Sopa Tarasca), Brisket In Pasilla Chili And Tomatillo Sauce (Carne Enchilada, above), and Cheesecake With Guava (Pay De Queso Con Ate De Guayaba).
What is Michoacán famous for? ›Michoacán produces more avocados than any other state in Mexico, which is the world's largest supplier of avocados. The city of Uruapan, Michoacán, is known as the avocado capital of the world. The Purhépecha language is distantly related to Quechua, one of the main languages in the Andean zone of South America.
Why is Michoacán The only avocado? ›Michoacán's Perfect Soil and Climate
What makes this area perfect for avocado cultivation is its rich volcanic soil, optimum for growing avocado trees. The ashes from the volcanic area in the region makes the soil in these farm areas fertile, providing nutrients to avocado orchards in Michoacán.
And it is the Mexican state of Michoacan that is almost universally recognized at the true home of carnitas.
What is Michoacán main dish? ›Corundas
Aside from the Yucatan, no other region in Mexico is as recognized for its tamales as Michoacán. You can find many different preparations for tamales in Michoacán, none more famous perhaps than corundas. Corundas are triangular-shaped tamales made with a sturdier dough wrapped in corn leaf.
The Tarascans of Michoacán have always called themselves Purhépecha. However, early in the Sixteenth Century, the Spaniards gave the Purhépecha a name from their own language. The name of these Indians, Tarascos, was derived from the native word tarascué, meaning relatives or brother-in-law.
What animal is Michoacán known? ›The breeding of livestock is important in Michoacán. Pork, beef, and poultry are the main meat products. The state is also known for its production of milk, eggs, honey, and beeswax.
What food is rarely eaten in Mexico? ›- Nachos.
- taco salad.
- Fajitas with sour cream on the tortilla.
- bowl of chili con carne.
- smothered burrito.
- queso with chips.
- chimichanga.
Tacos. It's the most popular Mexican dish globally. Usually served with fillings like steak, chorizo, offal, etc.
What is the number 1 dish in Mexico? ›Tacos. Recognized as the most popular Mexican dish worldwide, the taco has become an art. Some say is the “art of eating with tortilla” and, of course, Mexicans would never deny a taco to anybody. Hundreds of fillings can be put on a corn tortilla!
What is a true Mexican dish? ›
Authentic Mexican food is usually cooked in cast iron skillets, steamed or fried. Examples of Authentic Mexican food you can find in Atlanta include salsa, tomatillos, tamales, and enchiladas. You can usually find these Mexican dishes at local Mexican restaurants.
Where are tamales from? ›Origin. Tamales originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC. The preparation of tamales is likely to have spread from the indigenous cultures in Guatemala and Mexico to the rest of Latin America.
Is churro a Mexican food? ›Churros originate in Spain and Portugal, but made their way to Mexico and other former Spanish colonies and settlements as well. Spanish churros and Mexican churros are very similar. Spanish churros are coated in sugar and served with a thick dipping chocolate.
What cartels are in Michoacán? ›La Familia Michoacana, (English: The Michoacán Family) La Familia (English: The Family), or LFM is a Mexican drug cartel and organized crime syndicate based in the Mexican state of Michoacán. They are known to produce large amounts of methamphetamine in clandestine laboratories in Michoacan.
Why can't Mexicans have avocados? ›The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico The U.S. suspended avocado imports from Mexico after a USDA inspector received a threat — highlighting the violence and criminal influence over the supply of the fruit.
What is the avocado capital of the world? ›Fallbrook is known for its avocado groves and claims, without any official recognition, the title "Avocado Capital of the World".
Is Birria a Michoacán? ›Birria (Spanish: [ˈbirja] ( listen)) \ ˈbir-ē-ˌä \is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco.
What is the carnitas capital of the world? ›The city of Quiroga is known as the “carnitas capital of the world,” and the state is the largest producer of avocados not only in Mexico, but in the entire world.
Why is Michoacán known for ice cream? ›"Andrade totaled 177 establishments." Its success is due to the fact that Michoacana makes its popsicles and ice creams using fresh fruit, in fact, more than 70% of the popsicle was pure fruit and this made them a delight and a delight for those who tasted them.
Is Michoacán known for ice cream? ›Michoacan migrants were soon known for ice cream. Their fame grew even more after vendors in the colonial Michoacan town of Patzcuaro introduced tourists to local nieve de pasta, an ice cream that tastes like butter cookies, known as pastitas.
What are the 2 most popular foods in Mexico? ›
Like tacos and burritos, enchiladas are among the most popular Mexican foods outside of Mexico. They consist of rolled corn tortillas stuffed with a variety of fillings like meat, beans, cheese, potatoes, and vegetables before being drenched in a sauce.
What is La Familia Michoacana known for? ›La Familia Michoacana, (English: The Michoacán Family) La Familia (English: The Family), or LFM is a Mexican drug cartel and organized crime syndicate based in the Mexican state of Michoacán. They are known to produce large amounts of methamphetamine in clandestine laboratories in Michoacan.
What are 2 popular foods in Mexico? ›- Tacos al pastor. This popular taco dish is a far cry from the tacos you might have tried anywhere else. ...
- Chilaquiles. Breakfast in Mexico is a big deal, usually the largest meal of the day. ...
- Chiles en nogada. This dish is as patriotic as it is tasty. ...
- Enchiladas. ...
- Tamales. ...
- Elote.
Corundas
Aside from the Yucatan, no other region in Mexico is as recognized for its tamales as Michoacán. You can find many different preparations for tamales in Michoacán, none more famous perhaps than corundas. Corundas are triangular-shaped tamales made with a sturdier dough wrapped in corn leaf.
Origin of the Word Tarascans
The Tarascans of Michoacán have always called themselves Purhépecha. However, early in the Sixteenth Century, the Spaniards gave the Purhépecha a name from their own language.
michoacana [f] woman from michoacán, mexico.
What is Mexico's signature dish? ›Tacos. Recognized as the most popular Mexican dish worldwide, the taco has become an art. Some say is the “art of eating with tortilla” and, of course, Mexicans would never deny a taco to anybody.
What is the most authentic Mexican dish? ›- Salsas and Guacamole.
- Carnitas.
- Carne Asada.
- Barbacoa.
- Pozole.
- Mole.
- Chilaquiles.
- Pork Pibil.