The celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, now till October 15 in the United States, is a time that honors the cultures of American citizens whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain.
A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. The passing of recipes from generations who had to immigrate and migrate to the United States has kept many close to their home countries.
In the past 500 years since the colonization of Latin America, the gastronomy has evolved due to international influences. When the Spaniards brought African slaves to the Americas, the slaves also brought their foods and recipes to the new world. For example, plantains, a staple of many Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican dishes, come from the African heritage. Arroz chaufa (fried rice) of Peru originates from the Chinese immigrants who settled there, and Argentina’s popular dishes such as la Milanesa find their origins in Italy.
The migration of Latin American cuisine continues in the United States as immigrants reinvent their favorite family dishes, especially those who live in areas with little access to their native ingredients. This can be reflected in many menus across the country.
To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month and all it encompasses, below find a few of the celebrating cultures and their cuisines, popular dishes, and where to find them.
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2mo¡Hola! 🤙Where is your office??? We will bring macadamias in exchange for guac 🥑