Mayan Cuisine: Recipes from the Yucatan Region [Hardcover]

Daniel Hoyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 10, 2008

In his signature style, Daniel Hoyer brings us the authentic recipes of the Maya with Mayan Cooking, along with his personal experiences that make the historical and cultural background of this people accessible and enjoyable. Having been influenced for centuries by the Spanish, other European countries, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and even the Caribbean, Mayan food is remarkably unique and distinct. Mayan Cooking offers recipes for Sweet Corn and Cilantro Cream Soups, Yucatan BBQ Shrimp, Smoked Pork Loin, Jicama-Orange Salad, and Chicken in Red Chile and Pumpkinseed Sauce, as well as an abundance of recipes for salsas, sauces, spice mixes, and marinades.
Recipes Include:
Bean-Filled Masa Fritters
Baked Chayote Squash Pudding
Mexican Lime Soup
Pit-Roasted Pork with Yucatan Spices
Yucatan BBQ Shrimp
Pumpkinseed Brittle
Author Bio: Daniel Hoyer is an experienced chef, restaurateur, and teacher. Daniel is the author of Culinary Mexico: Authentic Recipes and Traditions and Fiesta on the Grill. He resides in the Rio Grande Valley near Pilar, New Mexico, with his family.
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In his latest, chef Hoyer (Culinary Mexico) offers a vibrant, thorough guide to Mayan cooking. Once cooks master the basic recado, a thick seasoning paste that serves as a key flavor component, they're ready to tackle dishes like Salpicón de Venado (a roast venison salad), polenta studded with wild mushrooms, classic Mexican Lime Soup and meaty dishes like Pavo en Chilimole (Turkey in Black Seasoning Paste) and the classic pit-roasted pork, Cochinita Pibil. Those looking for shortcuts will likely be frustrated, as Hoyer is a traditionalist who makes tortillas and masa from scratch for his tamales, including the elaborate Tamales de la Bola Colados, a traditional wedding dish in which shredded chicken is enveloped in a smooth, custard-like masa and steamed. That said, many less-complicated dishes are just as rewarding, including pumpkinseed dip and brittle, luscious Chayote Squash Pudding, Cuban roast pork and crunchy Xol-Chon Kek, a jicama and orange salad. Hoyer is encouraging and enthusiastic, offering salient tips for key techniques like working with tamale wrappers and charring tomatoes, as well as sources for hard-to-locate ingredients. Those interested in expanding their cultural and culinary horizons will find this collection both educational and all-inclusive.
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Review

A food rich in flavor to begin with, but taking on the best traits of other traditions of cuisine -- Spanish, French, Asian, Caribbean, and so many more -- it's one way to describe the food of the Maya. "Mayan Cuisine: Recipes From the Yucatan Region" is a look at the delectable food of the Mayan people, with step-by-step guides and full color photos to help one emulate the authentic Mayan flavor in their own kitchen. With dishes like Meat and Rice-Stuffed Leaves, Tamale Pie, Yucatan Breakfast Sausages, and more, "Mayan Cuisine: Recipes From the Yucatan Region" is a must for any ethnic cookbook shelf or for anyone looking for a different taste to sink their teeth into.
(James A. Cox Wisconsin Bookwatch: June 2008 )

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (March 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423601319
• ISBN-13: 978-1423601319
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #461,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > Spanish
  • #67 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > Caribbean & West Indian

More About the Author

I am a chef, author, recreational cooking instructor and amateur keyboard player from New Mexico who now lives in Hanoi, Vietnam. I also conduct gastronomic/cooking tours in Vietnam and Mexico My latest book, a continuation of the "Culinary" series, "Culinary Vietnam is all about Vietnamese food and the history and culture of the food and was released September 1, 2009.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing and beautiful book, October 19, 2008

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This review is from: Mayan Cuisine: Recipes from the Yucatan Region (Hardcover)

loved the photos
very authenice
spent some time in tulum, this was a great mkeepsake of the trip.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, January 7, 2010

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Wife bought this book for me for Christmas, im all about everything Maya so even if it was bad id still love it. Alot of variety of different foods and drinks. If your in love with the Yucatan your sure to love this book also.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A food rich in flavor to begin with, but taking on the best traits of other traditions of cuisine, June 8, 2008

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This review is from: Mayan Cuisine: Recipes from the Yucatan Region (Hardcover)

A food rich in flavor to begin with, but taking on the best traits of other traditions of cuisine - Spanish, French, Asian, Caribbean, and so many more - it's one way to describe the food of the Maya. "Mayan Cuisine: Recipes From the Yucatan Region" is a look at the delectable food of the Mayan people, with step by step guides and full color photos to help one emulate the authentic Mayan flavor in their own kitchen. With Dishes like: Meat-and-Rice Stuffed Leaves, Tamale Pie, Yucatan Breakfast Sausages, and more, "Mayan Cuisine: Recipes From the Yucatan Region" is a must for any ethnic cookbook shelf or for anyone looking for a different taste to sink their teeth into.