Description
The Aztecs used various traditional cooking methods, including steaming, baking, and frying, to prepare a variety of dishes.
Technical
The Aztecs employed several cooking techniques, such as steaming food in a pit lined with hot stones, baking tortillas on a comal or griddle over an open flame, and frying tortillas in oil. These methods involved chemical reactions like the Maillard reaction, starch gelatinization, and emulsification, resulting in the formation of new flavor compounds and textures.
Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard reaction
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
smokyearthyspicycharred maizeherbaltoasted chili
Origin & History
Civilization
Aztecs