Markets could hardly be more colorful than at this time of year. I went to the Xochilmilco market early this morning, hunting ears of corn will the huitlacoche fungus still on them.
I didn’t find what I was looking for. But I did see numerous baskets and wheelbarrows filled with brilliant yellow edible squash blossoms (also sometimes called pumpkin or zucchini blossoms).
My wife had recently brought these home and prepared them. They are as delicious as they are beautiful. The sautéing leaches out the color but leaves the flavor.
I’m not the cook of the family but from what I’ve tasted squash blossoms are commonly put in quesadillas, stuffed with cheese and deep fried, or made into soup.
Above is another photo of colorful chiles that are in season now.
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Posted by: Andy Samoa | 08/10/2011 at 11:02 AM
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Posted by: Duncan | 08/06/2011 at 05:14 PM
They're gorgeous at the market and yummy in the tummy - I thought they tasted like spinach with a floral tang when I tried them in a pasta sauce once in Lugano. I guess I have never been in Mexico at this time of year. But Mexican markets are truly amazing at any time of year. Even Cortez and his party were awed by the sophistication and abundance of the markets in Tenochtitlan.
Posted by: Julie R Butleru | 08/06/2011 at 12:08 AM