4 essential ingredients for cooking Mexican
We're getting in the kitchen with New York City chefs preparing international specialties, and this month Mario Hernandez demonstrates how to make an authentic Mexican seafood dish. The chef and co-owner of new restaurant, Temerario serves the Mexican street food he grew up with to diners in Chelsea. Watch the video above for essential Mexican cooking tips, and catch the entire recipe and demo below. Also find tequila tasting spots, more agave spirits destinations and great Mexican eateries in NYC when cooking's not in your travel plans.
Steamed Huachinango Veracruzano (serves two)
by Temerario chef and partner Mario Hernandez
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons of sliced queen olives
3 teaspoons of chopped onion
3 garlic cloves
1 sprig oregano
1 chopped jalapeño
2 pepperoncinis
1 teaspoon of capers
2 cups of chopped tomatoes
1 cup can of whole tomatoes
2 ounces of EVOO 7 oz
red snapper filet
3 baby potatoes
1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
Method:
Heat oil then add the onion and garlic
When it’s golden brown, add the tomatoes and jalapeños
Let cook 2 minutes then season with salt and pepper as needed
Set aside the rest of the ingredients
Season snapper with salt and pepper, then pour over the salsa
Cook for 6-8 minutes
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