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Pati's Mexican Table
Merida: Exploring with the Locals
Season 5
Episode 502
With the help of local friends and chefs Pedro Evia and David Cetina, Pati gets an inside look at Merida, the capital of Yucatan. Pati explores the forefront of molecular gastronomy, botanas “bar snacks”such as chaya empanadas, the family classics including Mondongo Stew, and even foreign influences like Kibi.
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Pati eats her way through the port of Ensenada.
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Pati makes flexible family staples: chipotle goat cheese spread and cesina sandwiches.
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The full story of how Pati Jinich turned a passion for food into a career.
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An Oaxacan art school inspires Pati’s breakfast of eggs in salsa martajada.
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Inspired by the food of La Mixteca, Pati makes pescado agridulce and queso corn soup.
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Pati makes mole verde with pork and beans, and almendrado with chicken.
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Pati meets the Oaxacan women chefs and leaders, then cooks coloradito chicken.
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Alex Ruiz takes Pati on a tour of the Oaxaca he knows and loves.