Fiesta Season in Tehuantepec

Fiesta season is the best time to sample the bold, bright cuisine of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the article In Full Bloom by Beth Kracklauer

At a parade in Juchitan, Oaxaca, a float carries women distributing gifts to the crowd

Mangoes for sale at a roadside stand.

Pollo al horno, chile-spiced grilled chicken. See the recipe »

A market vendor.

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Coctel de mariscos, seafood cocktail. See the recipe »

A young participant in a parade.

Aguas frescas made from tamarind, watermelon, and lime.

Guisado de pollo, chicken and potato stew. See the recipe »

A guest at a fiesta.

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Tostadas de camaron seco, shrimp tostadas. See the recipe »

Pescado encarcelado, fish stuffed with pico de gallo. See the recipe »

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