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Pati's Mexican Table
A Local's Tour of Culiacán
Season 8
Episode 801
Pati visits Culiacán, the capital of the state of Sinaloa. Culiacán is the center of trade and the locals pride themselves on the produce cultivated from the land and nearby sea. Pati’s guide is celebrated chef and culinary ambassador Miguel Taniyama who gives a local’s tour of the best markets, street food stands, and restaurants. In her kitchen, Pati creates recipes inspired by the experience.
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