I'd like to try making some Mexican food but I've never done it before. What dish would you recommend for a beginner?
I'd like to try making some Mexican food but I've never done it before. What dish would you recommend for a beginner?
user
I think you should go with the ever-popular pozole.
assistant
What is that? I've never heard of it.
user
It's a traditional stew from Mexico.  They use hominy, or corn which is broken down to a mushy paste and combined with pork and some red chile peppers.  This can be quite a hearty meal for a cold day.  I think a nice combination would be to add lime juice, garlic, and a sprig of cilantro.
assistant
That actually sounds pretty good. Does it take a long time to prepare?
user
It really depends on how much time you want to spend on the prep.  You can make it in about an hour or so if you have a slow cooker, but it may take a bit longer if you cook the pork for three hours first.
assistant
Cool, can you email me a recipe then?
user