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Subject : Cultural Anthropology

Topic : Mexican Food

Group members : Lecturer: Christian Mundo

Eang Laitheam Net Chanchhaiya Kov Keo Dos Saroth Meun Lida Yin Samol

INTRODUCTION

Mexico, the land of vibrant culture, enigmatic civilization and diverse ethnics is located in the southern part of north America in the western hemisphere. Its official name is United Mexican states.

FLAT

FLAT

Red, white, and green are the colors of the national liberation army in Mexico

The central emblem is the Mexican coat of arms, based on the Aztec symbol for Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), the center of the Aztec empire.

NATIONAL ANTHEM It was declared the National Anthem on

February 9,1854, after a national contest was

. It was first performed on September 15, 1854, for the Fiestas Patrias, or Independence Fiesta.

? Mexican National Anthem - _Himno Nacional Mexicano_ (ES_EN) - YouTube [360p].mp4

CAPITAL

Mexico City is the Capital

LAND AREA

It covers a total area of 1,927,550 sq.km making it the fourteenth largest country of the world. It is bordered by USA in the north, Guatemala and Belize in the south, Pacific Ocean in the west, Caribbean Sea in the south east and Gulf of Mexico in the east. Mexico has 9,330 km long coastline. Mexico City,

MAP

MEXICO POPULATION

The population of Mexico was estimated to be 124 890 590 people. This is an increase of 1.10 % (1 362 515) compared to population of 123 528 075 the year before.

MEXICAN FOOD ( TACOS)

HISTORY OF FOOD

The taco predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico.

The indigenous people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish.

INGREDIENT

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MAIN INGREDIENT

flour tortillasbeef

HOW TO MAKE THIS FOOD?STEP 1

Cook the chopped (or shredded) meat or chicken in a skillet. When it is well cooked, then add the seasoning so this avoids drawing out juices.

STEP2

Heat the tortillas in the microwave or between slightly dampened dish towels or paper towels in an oven (Don't dry them out.).

STEP 3

Put meat in tortilla first, then add all the raw vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and the salsa.

STEP 4

hen add the cheese (or you may like to melt the cheese over the meat in the microwave or such) and sour cream into the soft tortilla shell.

FINISH

Fold the tops of the tortillas together, tuck into a wrapper to avoid dripping juices and enjoy this delicious dish!

CONCLUSION

Mexico is wonderful country which have many kind of interesting food and culture.

Tacos are a classic Mexican street food ( simple, quick, delicious, different flavors and we can make with all kind of meat.

Any Question??