From the culture…

Did you know, there are 20countries and hundreds of languages in Latin America? From comforting stews inBrazil to feasts cooked underground in Chile, Latin American cuisine is a flavour fiesta sure to impress. Its influence has led to mouth watering streetf oods, exotic fusion (Brazilian/Japanese fusion is a favourite of ours) as wellas comfort classics. Who doesn’t love tacos stacked high with fresh guacamole on a Friday night?!

As well as its cuisine, LatinAmerica is home to vibrant and dynamic traditions embracing respect, sharing and good music. And let’s not forget, some of the tastiest foods and world’s favourite ingredients originate from here, too!

Here at Capsicana, our love for all things Latin America is thanks to Ben (he’s our founder), and his passion for the region’s cuisine and culture. It’s home to a way of life overflowing with vibrant people, traditions, and really, really good food…and on the topic of really delicious food, that’s where we come in!

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…to the kitchen!

It’s time to board the Capsicana bus and commence our flavoursome road trip around Latin America, with dishes packed full of history, culture and glorious flavour…with a Capsicana twist ofcourse.

Argentinian BBQ Steak

Our Argentinian Sizzling SteakSeasoning Mix is based on "Argentinian Chimichurri Rojo". There are lots of variants, but our version uses paprika to give it a red tint andjalapeño chillies for a kick. It's your steak's best friend but is also greatfor seasoning roast vegetables, chicken or empanadas. You can even turn it intoa chimichurri marinade by adding olive oil and red wine vinegar!

All you’ll need is:

●     ~A quarter pack of Capsicana’s Argentinian Sizzling Steak Seasoning Mix (save the rest for a delicious Argentinian Roast Chicken!)

●     1 Beef steak

We’d recommend pairing yourArgentinian BBQ steak with Tomates Rellenos (stuffed tomatoes) or Provoleta, perfect for the cheese lovers out there.

Brazilian Chicken and Vegetable Skewers

Our Brazilian Smoked Paprika &Spices Seasoning Mix has its origins in Southern Brazil, in the Rio Grande do Sul region. It is perfect for a "Brazilian Churrasco" where meat(ideally the picanha cut) is BBQ’d on long skewers over an open fire.  It’s great on steak, lamb and chicken, but great for veggie dishes too!

All you’ll need is:

●     1 Capsicana Brazilian Seasoning Mix

●     2 Chicken breast, cut into cubes

●     1 Large onion, cut into quarters

●     2 Peppers, cut into chunks

●     1 Large courgette, cut into chunks

●     1 Pack of mushrooms, cut in half

●     1 Tbsp. olive oil

●     Salt to taste

●     Wooden or metal skewers

Mexican Huevos Rancheros

Our Chilli & Honey CookingPaste is our signature sweet & smoky flavour and is the favourite of many.It’s based on the dish “Puerco al horno con salsa de chile y miel” from Mexico.Our cooking pastes such as this one are the perfect base to an adventurous dish, but also provide the perfect pop to classics such as tacos or fajitas.

Ingredients:

●     1 Capsicana Mexican Chilli & Honey Cooking Paste

●     1 large red pepper, chopped

●     1 large onion, chopped

●     4 eggs

●     Olive oil

●     Tomatoes, chopped

●     Freshly chopped coriander to garnish

●     Pack of corn tortillas

So, we’ve given you a head start on your Flavour Road trip through Latin America. The only question that remainsis… what will you try next?

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