1 00:00:02,833 --> 00:00:05,333 ♪ 2 00:00:05,400 --> 00:00:09,933 >> Pati Narrates: El Fuerte's one of Mexico's magical towns. 3 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:14,033 Much of that can be attributed to the majesty of the city's 4 00:00:14,100 --> 00:00:17,300 ancient architecture which dates back to the arrival 5 00:00:17,366 --> 00:00:20,700 of the first conquistadors to the region. 6 00:00:20,766 --> 00:00:23,700 Once an important stop on the trade route from the 7 00:00:23,766 --> 00:00:27,133 Pacific Ocean in North America, El Fuerte is named for 8 00:00:27,200 --> 00:00:31,366 this fort built by those early conquistadors! 9 00:00:31,433 --> 00:00:34,433 This is not my first time here. 10 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:38,533 Years ago, a family vacation on The Chepe Express, 11 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:41,700 a passenger train carrying tourists to Mexico's 12 00:00:41,766 --> 00:00:44,633 Copper Canyon stopped in El Fuerte. 13 00:00:44,700 --> 00:00:48,133 And this, the Posada Hotel, was the highlight. 14 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:51,433 Today, I'm retracing my steps and getting 15 00:00:51,500 --> 00:00:54,466 a walking tour packed with flavor. 16 00:00:54,533 --> 00:00:58,066 At the Posada Hotel, the house specialty. 17 00:00:58,133 --> 00:01:03,100 This is the most famous ingredient in all of El Fuerte. 18 00:01:03,700 --> 00:01:06,433 Langoustine with garlic butter and - 19 00:01:06,500 --> 00:01:08,433 mmm, mmm! 20 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:12,100 I'm on a mission to track down the next most famous treat 21 00:01:12,166 --> 00:01:16,733 in town, a delightful, sweet, cinnamon barley water. 22 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:18,266 In my kitchen... 23 00:01:18,333 --> 00:01:19,333 You ready? 24 00:01:19,400 --> 00:01:22,000 Inspired by that El Fuerte barley water, 25 00:01:22,066 --> 00:01:24,733 I'm making Horchata which is kind of its cousin. 26 00:01:24,800 --> 00:01:27,300 Irresistible and so easy to make. 27 00:01:27,366 --> 00:01:29,700 Ah, how pretty is this?! 28 00:01:29,766 --> 00:01:33,166 And the El Fuerte langoustines made me dream of 29 00:01:33,233 --> 00:01:36,900 ways to cook lobster, so I'm doing lobster two ways! 30 00:01:36,966 --> 00:01:41,666 Crazy, saucy, messy Chilaquiles, and my take on the classic 31 00:01:41,733 --> 00:01:45,200 Lobster Roll with a Mexican spin of course. 32 00:01:45,266 --> 00:01:47,000 >> Alan: I finished that so quick, I need another one. 33 00:01:47,066 --> 00:01:48,000 >> Pati: Who wants a second round? 34 00:01:48,066 --> 00:01:49,333 >> Sammy: I'll take a second! 35 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:51,733 ♪ 36 00:01:58,733 --> 00:02:00,933 ♪ 37 00:02:05,533 --> 00:02:08,200 >> Announcer: Pati's Mexican Table is made possible by: 38 00:02:08,266 --> 00:02:11,366 ♪ 39 00:02:15,933 --> 00:02:17,733 >> La Costena. 40 00:02:18,466 --> 00:02:20,733 Over 40 years, bringing authentic 41 00:02:20,800 --> 00:02:21,700 Latin American flavors to your table. 42 00:02:21,766 --> 00:02:22,966 Tropical Cheese. 43 00:02:23,266 --> 00:02:25,333 ♪ 44 00:02:25,400 --> 00:02:28,133 ♪ Avocados from Mexico 45 00:02:28,200 --> 00:02:29,433 >> BanCoppel. 46 00:02:29,500 --> 00:02:32,600 Your recipe for sending money to Mexico. 47 00:02:32,666 --> 00:02:35,566 >> Chilorio. La Chata. 48 00:02:41,233 --> 00:02:42,933 >> Pati Narrates: Posada del Hidalgo 49 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:45,266 is an El Fuerte institution. 50 00:02:45,333 --> 00:02:48,400 While the hotel itself is gorgeous, 51 00:02:48,466 --> 00:02:51,166 their calling card is an irresistable recipe 52 00:02:51,233 --> 00:02:54,766 for a local delicacy, langoustines. 53 00:02:54,833 --> 00:02:59,800 This is the most famous ingredient in all of El Fuerte, 54 00:03:00,666 --> 00:03:02,333 langoustines or river - 55 00:03:06,033 --> 00:03:09,400 Chef Chayito is a local success story. 56 00:03:09,466 --> 00:03:11,933 Born and raised in El Fuerte, she has worked at 57 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:14,900 the hotel restaurant for 14 years. 58 00:03:14,966 --> 00:03:18,866 Just two years ago she became the first female head chef 59 00:03:18,933 --> 00:03:22,666 at the restaurant ever. Woman power. 60 00:03:22,733 --> 00:03:24,233 You were telling me that - 61 00:03:49,733 --> 00:03:51,033 If someone's coming to El Fuerte - 62 00:03:59,433 --> 00:04:00,600 >> Pati Narrates: Chef Chayito starts with 63 00:04:00,666 --> 00:04:02,466 a special house seasoning. 64 00:04:07,166 --> 00:04:09,733 >> Pati: Noo, no secrets, come on! 65 00:04:16,333 --> 00:04:19,300 >> Pati: She's not giving up her secret seasoning, 66 00:04:19,366 --> 00:04:22,466 which only means that she wants you to come to El Fuerte. 67 00:04:25,266 --> 00:04:27,866 The smell, it just smells delicious! 68 00:04:27,933 --> 00:04:29,666 Pati Narrates: Now the house butter sauce. 69 00:04:29,733 --> 00:04:32,466 First, a whole lot of butter. 70 00:04:32,533 --> 00:04:35,666 When she said butter sauce, she really meant butter sauce. 71 00:04:35,733 --> 00:04:37,033 Pati Narrates: Next is garlic, 72 00:04:37,100 --> 00:04:38,933 and more of that special house seasoning. 73 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:46,266 >> Pati: Ah, as it's grilling. 74 00:04:51,433 --> 00:04:53,766 >> Pati Narrates: As crazy as it seems now, 75 00:04:53,833 --> 00:04:57,200 and watching this cook on the grill it does sound crazy, 76 00:04:57,266 --> 00:04:59,066 most people in El Fuerte didn't even 77 00:04:59,133 --> 00:05:02,166 fish for langoustines until recently! 78 00:05:02,233 --> 00:05:06,033 What is now their most famous dish was nothing but a pest 79 00:05:06,100 --> 00:05:07,433 just a generation ago. 80 00:05:25,166 --> 00:05:27,066 >> Pati Narrates: Over some grilled potatoes, 81 00:05:27,133 --> 00:05:31,300 the langoustine presentation is almost too pretty to touch. 82 00:05:31,366 --> 00:05:33,333 But hey, I've already eaten with my eyes, 83 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:34,933 it's time to dive in! 84 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:44,900 >> Pati: Mmm, mhmm! 85 00:05:44,966 --> 00:05:49,366 I love it because you have the crust from the griddle - 86 00:05:51,700 --> 00:05:53,600 luscious and meaty and soft. 87 00:05:55,033 --> 00:05:57,866 >> Pati: Look at the bite! I mean, it's a gorgeous bite. 88 00:06:13,500 --> 00:06:17,533 >> Pati: We absolutely adore chilaquiles at home, 89 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:20,833 and today we're gonna make some really special chilaquiles 90 00:06:20,900 --> 00:06:24,200 because we're making Lobster Chilaquiles! 91 00:06:24,266 --> 00:06:27,200 They're crispy, they're saucy, they're messy, 92 00:06:27,266 --> 00:06:31,533 they're the most beautiful way that Mexicans have 93 00:06:31,600 --> 00:06:33,433 to honor tortillas. 94 00:06:33,500 --> 00:06:36,900 First of all, you're cutting the tortillas into beautiful 95 00:06:36,966 --> 00:06:41,266 edible pieces, and then you crisp them up. 96 00:06:41,333 --> 00:06:43,500 You dress them, garnish them, and then 97 00:06:43,566 --> 00:06:47,533 you add lobster to them. I mean - 98 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:52,233 I'm gonna brush a little bit of oil on this baking sheet. 99 00:06:52,300 --> 00:06:56,866 There are basically two ways you can make tortilla chips 100 00:06:56,933 --> 00:06:58,400 for chilaquiles. 101 00:06:58,466 --> 00:07:02,500 One of them is you deep fry them in a lot of oil 102 00:07:02,566 --> 00:07:04,233 and they're delicious. 103 00:07:04,300 --> 00:07:07,400 The other way you can do them is by baking them, 104 00:07:07,466 --> 00:07:10,700 and they're just as delicious, and you don't need to fry them 105 00:07:10,766 --> 00:07:13,400 in a lot of oil if you're concerned with that. 106 00:07:13,466 --> 00:07:18,466 Drizzle a little oil on top, sprinkle some salt. 107 00:07:18,666 --> 00:07:22,333 I have the oven at 375 degrees, and you want to bake them 108 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:27,366 between 25 - 30 minutes until they're nice and crispy. 109 00:07:29,133 --> 00:07:33,366 Now I'll make the salsa for the chilaquiles, 110 00:07:33,433 --> 00:07:38,400 and to make this sauce I'm using roasted ingredients! 111 00:07:38,900 --> 00:07:41,933 I'm also going to use Morita Chiles. 112 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:46,433 So I have 2 morita chipotle chiles, 113 00:07:46,500 --> 00:07:50,266 and they smell like chocolate, raisins and spices, 114 00:07:50,333 --> 00:07:51,700 and I love them, and they're delicious, 115 00:07:51,766 --> 00:07:53,266 and that's why we're using them. 116 00:07:53,333 --> 00:07:58,133 Put them in this bowl, cover them with hot boiling water 117 00:07:58,200 --> 00:08:01,233 because they need to rehydrate for a little, 118 00:08:01,300 --> 00:08:05,433 and what we want at this point is really for the chiles to just 119 00:08:05,500 --> 00:08:09,366 soften up a little bit, and for us to be able to open them 120 00:08:09,433 --> 00:08:12,633 and take the seeds out, that's all we want. 121 00:08:12,700 --> 00:08:16,066 I'll put the rest of my ingredients in the blender. 122 00:08:16,133 --> 00:08:19,433 A pound and a half of ripe roma tomatoes, 123 00:08:19,500 --> 00:08:22,200 a pound and a half of tomatillos. 124 00:08:22,266 --> 00:08:26,400 People usually make a salsa roja or a salsa verde, 125 00:08:26,466 --> 00:08:30,033 they think they have to choose between tomatoes or tomatillos 126 00:08:30,100 --> 00:08:33,766 to make a sauce but you don't have to choose! 127 00:08:33,833 --> 00:08:35,700 You can mix them both, and they actually 128 00:08:35,766 --> 00:08:37,800 go really well together. 129 00:08:37,866 --> 00:08:41,700 Half an onion that we quartered, three garlic cloves. 130 00:08:41,766 --> 00:08:45,866 Now my hands will smell like roasted garlic 131 00:08:45,933 --> 00:08:49,233 which my husband complains about. 132 00:08:49,300 --> 00:08:51,500 Roasted charred jalapeños. 133 00:08:51,566 --> 00:08:54,900 I'm removing the seeds in the moritas because 134 00:08:54,966 --> 00:08:58,766 the seeds are really spicy. 135 00:08:58,833 --> 00:09:03,800 1 tsp of salt, and then I'll puree this until 136 00:09:04,233 --> 00:09:07,433 completely smooth. 137 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:10,200 (blender whirs) 138 00:09:15,166 --> 00:09:19,133 >> Pati: I've pre-heated my saucepan at medium-high heat, 139 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:22,833 and I'll add about 1 tbsp of oil. 140 00:09:28,300 --> 00:09:32,233 This is a typical second step of cooking Mexican salsas, 141 00:09:32,300 --> 00:09:34,633 it just concentrates the flavors, 142 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:39,066 and takes all the ingredients to a different level. 143 00:09:39,133 --> 00:09:43,466 I'll cook this 4 - 5 minutes, and I'll check my tortilla chips 144 00:09:43,533 --> 00:09:47,466 because it's been 15 minutes and I need to flip them. 145 00:09:47,533 --> 00:09:50,400 It smells like tortillas that just came out of 146 00:09:50,466 --> 00:09:52,566 the tortilleria, but when they're toasted, 147 00:09:52,633 --> 00:09:55,966 the smell completely changes. 148 00:09:56,033 --> 00:09:59,600 I'll put them in the oven for another 10 - 15 minutes 149 00:09:59,666 --> 00:10:02,533 until they're super nice and toasted. 150 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:06,566 I have a gorgeous lobster. 151 00:10:06,633 --> 00:10:10,833 I like to put it on a baking sheet in the freezer for 152 00:10:10,900 --> 00:10:14,233 about 10 minutes because it makes the process of cooking it 153 00:10:14,300 --> 00:10:18,233 and cutting it a lot smoother and easier. 154 00:10:18,300 --> 00:10:23,266 To cut it, you need to find the place where the head 155 00:10:24,366 --> 00:10:26,133 connects to the tail. 156 00:10:30,033 --> 00:10:32,433 Cut the body in half. 157 00:10:32,500 --> 00:10:35,700 You want a sharp knife, and you want to do it 158 00:10:35,766 --> 00:10:40,500 as fast as you possibly can. 159 00:10:40,566 --> 00:10:43,466 So we have the two halves. 160 00:10:43,533 --> 00:10:48,500 With a spoon, you'll just clean and leave only the meat. 161 00:10:51,033 --> 00:10:56,000 We're going to use some of this sauce as a basting sauce for 162 00:10:56,733 --> 00:11:00,600 the lobster so the chilaquiles that will bake in the sauce 163 00:11:00,666 --> 00:11:03,933 marry the lobster that will be cooked in the sauce, 164 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:08,533 so I'll brush this sauce all over the lobster meat, 165 00:11:08,600 --> 00:11:11,800 and then we'll add a little salt. 166 00:11:11,866 --> 00:11:16,400 I have my grill at medium to medium-high heat. 167 00:11:16,466 --> 00:11:18,900 (lobster sizzles) 168 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:25,300 Pati: Ah! 169 00:11:25,366 --> 00:11:30,166 Gorgeous, and you can tell the meat is ready to be flipped 170 00:11:30,233 --> 00:11:32,833 because you can see the shell and how it changed 171 00:11:32,900 --> 00:11:36,366 to a more intensely colored shell. 172 00:11:36,433 --> 00:11:40,566 So this needs 5 - 6 more minutes. 173 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:49,533 (tortilla crunches) 174 00:11:49,600 --> 00:11:51,666 Pati: Mmm! 175 00:11:58,733 --> 00:12:02,333 I'm not gonna sauce my tortilla chips just yet because 176 00:12:02,400 --> 00:12:05,333 I like my chilaquiles really crunchy, 177 00:12:05,400 --> 00:12:07,900 so I'll make my topping. 178 00:12:07,966 --> 00:12:09,800 Queso fresco. 179 00:12:09,866 --> 00:12:14,733 Chopped white onion and some chopped cilantro. 180 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:19,766 My grandfather who was Polish used to eat white onion 181 00:12:20,266 --> 00:12:22,900 as if it were an apple. 182 00:12:22,966 --> 00:12:25,566 So you have the fresh and the raw, 183 00:12:25,633 --> 00:12:29,300 the charred grilled lobster's there in that sauce, 184 00:12:29,366 --> 00:12:33,933 and I'm excited for how it's all gonna come together. 185 00:12:36,433 --> 00:12:40,866 I'll take this half of the lobster, 186 00:12:40,933 --> 00:12:44,900 take the meat out. 187 00:12:44,966 --> 00:12:49,033 The first time I ate lobster I had come with my family, 188 00:12:49,100 --> 00:12:52,766 I think we were in Florida, I must have been 10 or 11, 189 00:12:52,833 --> 00:12:57,800 and we went to that very famous huge lobster restaurant chain 190 00:12:58,233 --> 00:13:01,066 where they have the steak and lobster combo, 191 00:13:01,133 --> 00:13:05,433 and I remember getting the lobster with the butter sauce, 192 00:13:05,500 --> 00:13:10,066 and it was such an incredibly special thing, 193 00:13:10,133 --> 00:13:14,300 and the lobster and steak thing, it was like, woah! 194 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:19,666 We'll add the lobster. 195 00:13:28,700 --> 00:13:30,400 You ready? 196 00:13:30,466 --> 00:13:33,066 Fresh crema. 197 00:13:40,766 --> 00:13:42,466 Mmm! 198 00:13:42,533 --> 00:13:46,133 I feel really bad not sharing something that's this good. 199 00:13:46,200 --> 00:13:48,800 The tortilla chips are so crunchy, 200 00:13:48,866 --> 00:13:52,666 and they're completely covered in this tangy, 201 00:13:52,733 --> 00:13:56,466 spicy, smoky sauce, and then the lobster, 202 00:13:56,533 --> 00:13:57,800 I mean, it's just - 203 00:13:57,866 --> 00:14:02,833 I can't think of any more special chilaquiles ever. 204 00:14:08,033 --> 00:14:10,700 >> Pati Narrates: El Fuerte is a town deeply rooted 205 00:14:10,766 --> 00:14:13,400 in the history of the Sinaloa state. 206 00:14:13,466 --> 00:14:17,966 Founded in 1563 at a bend in the Fuerte river, 207 00:14:18,033 --> 00:14:20,466 El Fuerte is a quiet colonial town, 208 00:14:20,533 --> 00:14:24,233 but for over 300 years it was the most important 209 00:14:24,300 --> 00:14:28,766 commercial and agricultural centre in Northwest Mexico. 210 00:14:28,833 --> 00:14:32,266 I'm getting a walking tour of this magical town from 211 00:14:32,333 --> 00:14:36,300 local guide Ariel, and Ariel is on a mission. 212 00:14:36,366 --> 00:14:38,600 Pati: So he was on the phone trying to get us 213 00:14:38,666 --> 00:14:41,466 the real barley water because they sold out of 214 00:14:41,533 --> 00:14:43,166 barley water because it's so popular! 215 00:14:50,066 --> 00:14:52,400 >> Pati Narrates: Barley water, a kind of sweet drink 216 00:14:52,466 --> 00:14:56,133 similar to horchata is a favorite in Sinaloa. 217 00:14:56,200 --> 00:14:59,333 I mean, look how happy it makes Ariel! 218 00:15:01,500 --> 00:15:05,066 >> Pati Narrates: He promises to get us a taste. 219 00:15:05,133 --> 00:15:08,666 El Fuerte is a beautiful town for a walking tour. 220 00:15:08,733 --> 00:15:13,466 It's namesake, this fort, was built by Spanish conquistadors 221 00:15:13,533 --> 00:15:17,533 to ward off attacks from native tribes local to this area. 222 00:15:22,700 --> 00:15:26,700 >> Pati: Wait! There's a bride! Hi! 223 00:15:26,766 --> 00:15:30,066 Did you know it's good luck to see a bride? 224 00:15:30,133 --> 00:15:33,266 Pati Narrates: El Fuerte was the capital of the region in 225 00:15:33,333 --> 00:15:38,333 the mid-1800s, an important centre for commerce and trade. 226 00:15:39,033 --> 00:15:40,566 How's the water going? 227 00:15:44,900 --> 00:15:47,000 He promised. 228 00:15:47,066 --> 00:15:49,400 While Ariel tracks down our barley water, 229 00:15:49,466 --> 00:15:51,533 I can't resist a quick snack. 230 00:15:56,233 --> 00:15:58,000 >> Pati Narrates: Tostilocos which translates to 231 00:15:58,066 --> 00:16:00,900 "crazy chips" are a popular street food that can be 232 00:16:00,966 --> 00:16:03,166 found all over Mexico. 233 00:16:03,233 --> 00:16:06,066 You start with a bed of tortilla chips and top it with 234 00:16:06,133 --> 00:16:10,700 a luscious mix of crunchy jicama, crispy chicharrones, 235 00:16:10,766 --> 00:16:15,733 cucumber, Japanese peanuts, sweet but tart tamarind candies, 236 00:16:16,033 --> 00:16:17,866 and for the finishing touch, 237 00:16:17,933 --> 00:16:20,566 lime juice, hot sauce, and Chamoy. 238 00:16:22,633 --> 00:16:25,600 Pati: Mmm. Mmm. Mmm! 239 00:16:25,666 --> 00:16:30,633 Oh my gosh, mmm! This is the best thing ever. 240 00:16:31,133 --> 00:16:34,300 It has the Chamoy sauce, and it's this gooey liquid 241 00:16:34,366 --> 00:16:37,900 that's here, that's like sticky, spicy, sweet. 242 00:16:37,966 --> 00:16:40,233 Mexicans know what I'm talking about. 243 00:16:42,433 --> 00:16:45,900 >> Pati: Oh, he said that there's sign of the water, 244 00:16:45,966 --> 00:16:48,166 he thinks we may have found the water. 245 00:16:51,200 --> 00:16:53,366 >> Pati: Ah, he says it's a done deal. 246 00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:00,733 >> Pati: It says "Pura Vida", see? 247 00:17:03,733 --> 00:17:05,333 Barely made it - 248 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:09,000 Oh, they saved me four sips! 249 00:17:12,866 --> 00:17:14,500 >> Pati: No! 250 00:17:20,466 --> 00:17:21,800 >> Pati: I have some. 251 00:17:24,433 --> 00:17:25,466 Mmm. Mhmm! 252 00:17:33,333 --> 00:17:36,466 I mean honestly it tastes like a really cool horchata. 253 00:17:40,033 --> 00:17:40,900 >> Pati: Sweetened condensed milk. 254 00:17:44,433 --> 00:17:45,166 >> Pati: (gasps) 255 00:17:48,333 --> 00:17:50,766 >> Pati: We thought that the pura vida had barley water, 256 00:17:50,833 --> 00:17:53,333 but now he's telling me there's no barley water in here, 257 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:55,733 but it's still called barley water because it has 258 00:17:55,800 --> 00:17:58,600 the color of barley water, so it's complicated, 259 00:17:58,666 --> 00:17:59,533 but it's really delicious. 260 00:18:04,500 --> 00:18:07,566 >> Pati: I'm gonna show you how to make horchata from scratch, 261 00:18:07,633 --> 00:18:10,400 and it is not complicated at all. 262 00:18:10,466 --> 00:18:12,733 All you need is a few ingredients, 263 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:14,933 and soaking time. 264 00:18:15,000 --> 00:18:16,633 2 cups of white rice. 265 00:18:16,700 --> 00:18:20,966 In Mexico we typically use long or extra long white rice. 266 00:18:21,033 --> 00:18:25,233 And then one stick of true cinnamon, 267 00:18:25,300 --> 00:18:29,766 it's also known as "canela", it's very thin and it breaks, 268 00:18:29,833 --> 00:18:33,866 and it's fragrant, warm, and smooth, 269 00:18:33,933 --> 00:18:36,500 and when you soak it in water, you can really puree it in 270 00:18:36,566 --> 00:18:39,833 your blender, so here I have 2 cups of white rice, 271 00:18:39,900 --> 00:18:44,066 and 1 cinnamon stick that I broke into pieces. 272 00:18:44,133 --> 00:18:48,033 3 cups of hot boiling water, and I left it here overnight, 273 00:18:48,100 --> 00:18:50,833 now you can let it soak just for 2 hours, 274 00:18:50,900 --> 00:18:53,033 but the more you leave it the better. 275 00:18:53,100 --> 00:18:56,566 I'll add 4 cups of whole milk. 276 00:18:56,633 --> 00:18:59,266 1 cup of sugar. 277 00:18:59,333 --> 00:19:02,500 Puree this until completely smooth. 278 00:19:02,566 --> 00:19:03,366 (blender whirs) 279 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:15,500 Pati: It smells like a kids party in Mexico City, 280 00:19:15,566 --> 00:19:17,466 that's what it smells like. 281 00:19:19,700 --> 00:19:22,200 So we'll strain. 282 00:19:34,833 --> 00:19:39,800 Mmm. It is so gritty, sandy and grainy, 283 00:19:40,066 --> 00:19:41,900 but that's how it should be. 284 00:19:41,966 --> 00:19:45,566 That texture is what makes a true horchata. 285 00:19:45,633 --> 00:19:49,233 You can do a lot of different things with this horchata base. 286 00:19:49,300 --> 00:19:53,033 What I'll make with this is Cafe Horchata. 287 00:19:53,100 --> 00:19:58,066 So I'll pour some hot espresso right in here. 288 00:20:04,700 --> 00:20:08,933 Pati: So refreshing! So delicious! 289 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:11,466 This is gonna definitely keep me up. 290 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:20,066 Pati: So I wanted to make two fabulous things 291 00:20:20,133 --> 00:20:22,266 with lobster, one were the chilaquiles, 292 00:20:22,333 --> 00:20:25,633 and the other one, the classic Lobster Rolls, 293 00:20:25,700 --> 00:20:27,933 but of course with a Mexican spin. 294 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:31,833 I have hot boiling water with a lot of salt, 295 00:20:31,900 --> 00:20:36,900 and I'll just dump the lobsters in there head first. 296 00:20:37,033 --> 00:20:42,000 Cover with a lid, keep it at a medium simmer, 297 00:20:42,266 --> 00:20:45,600 and then we'll cook it for 10 - 12 minutes. 298 00:20:45,666 --> 00:20:49,033 So many people are intimidated by making mayo because 299 00:20:49,100 --> 00:20:51,300 they're afraid it'll be complicated, 300 00:20:51,366 --> 00:20:53,966 they think the mayo is gonna break, 301 00:20:54,033 --> 00:20:57,000 or they're worried because you're using raw eggs, 302 00:20:57,066 --> 00:20:59,400 but nothing to worry about, 303 00:20:59,466 --> 00:21:02,133 I'll show you how to make fresh mayo that will last 304 00:21:02,200 --> 00:21:04,333 a couple weeks in your refrigerator. 305 00:21:04,400 --> 00:21:08,300 So you have 2 egg yolks and 1 egg, 306 00:21:08,366 --> 00:21:11,400 3 tbsp of freshly squeezed lime juice, 307 00:21:11,466 --> 00:21:14,566 1 tbsp of dijon, 308 00:21:14,633 --> 00:21:17,066 1/4 tsp salt, 309 00:21:17,133 --> 00:21:20,733 some freshly ground pepper. 310 00:21:20,800 --> 00:21:25,766 Use the lowest possible speed because mayo likes it 311 00:21:27,033 --> 00:21:31,100 low and steady so it doesn't break. 312 00:21:31,166 --> 00:21:36,133 I'll slowly pour 1 and 1/2 cups of vegetable oil. 313 00:21:37,766 --> 00:21:42,566 So the mayo will start thickening and emulsifying, 314 00:21:42,633 --> 00:21:45,566 you can see how the color starts to change, 315 00:21:45,633 --> 00:21:48,633 and then I'm adding a 1/2 cup of olive oil. 316 00:21:48,700 --> 00:21:51,566 I do more vegetable oil cause I don't like a mayo 317 00:21:51,633 --> 00:21:54,733 with a strong olive oil taste. 318 00:21:59,200 --> 00:22:03,166 I mean, just look at the beauty! 319 00:22:03,233 --> 00:22:08,200 It's beautifully emulsified and thickened. 320 00:22:08,633 --> 00:22:13,266 Adding 2 tbsp of chipotle in adobo sauce. 321 00:22:13,333 --> 00:22:16,233 Why go through the trouble of making your own mayo? 322 00:22:16,300 --> 00:22:18,600 Because you can customize to your taste! 323 00:22:18,666 --> 00:22:22,233 I add more dijon mustard, I want it with more flavor, 324 00:22:22,300 --> 00:22:25,133 I want it with lime, and I want it with chipotle. 325 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:27,033 The lobster should be ready, 326 00:22:27,100 --> 00:22:30,200 you can tell by the color of the shell. 327 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:38,433 And we'll let them cool just until I can handle them. 328 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:41,166 I'm gonna make a quick cocktail sauce. 329 00:22:41,233 --> 00:22:45,966 I have 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tsp of creamy horseradish, 330 00:22:46,033 --> 00:22:48,500 1 Serrano chile. 331 00:22:48,566 --> 00:22:49,866 You may be wondering, 332 00:22:49,933 --> 00:22:54,700 why is Pati making cocktail sauce for lobster rolls? 333 00:22:54,766 --> 00:22:59,466 Because in the place we go to get lobster rolls, 334 00:22:59,533 --> 00:23:03,400 my boys started adding it, and we kind of really like it, 335 00:23:03,466 --> 00:23:06,366 so I "Mexicanized" this cocktail sauce, 336 00:23:06,433 --> 00:23:09,533 you may wanna try it, who knows? 337 00:23:09,600 --> 00:23:12,933 And the lobsters have cooled. 338 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:16,733 The easiest way to take out the meat is separate 339 00:23:16,800 --> 00:23:20,833 the body from the head, go in with the shears 340 00:23:20,900 --> 00:23:23,166 right in the middle. 341 00:23:23,233 --> 00:23:26,600 Use your fork. 342 00:23:26,666 --> 00:23:30,300 And then you want to have fun with the claws. 343 00:23:36,966 --> 00:23:40,600 Chopped celery, red onion, 344 00:23:40,666 --> 00:23:43,366 pickled jalapeños, 345 00:23:43,433 --> 00:23:47,166 and then we'll add some of the chipotle mayo. 346 00:23:47,233 --> 00:23:50,700 Ah! How pretty is this? 347 00:23:56,400 --> 00:24:01,366 One for me, one for Alan, one for Sammy. 348 00:24:02,266 --> 00:24:07,233 Adding potato chips to the bottom of these lobster rolls. 349 00:24:08,966 --> 00:24:11,900 Yum! 350 00:24:17,300 --> 00:24:19,833 >> Alan: Hi ma. >> Pati: Hey! 351 00:24:19,900 --> 00:24:21,633 >> Sammy: Hi mom. 352 00:24:21,700 --> 00:24:24,566 >> Pati: Okay, so how crazy is it for you guys to 353 00:24:24,633 --> 00:24:27,066 have potato chips in the lobster roll? 354 00:24:27,133 --> 00:24:29,800 >> Sammy: Whenever we bike when we visit our cousins in Mexico, 355 00:24:29,866 --> 00:24:31,600 they always make sandwiches for us. 356 00:24:31,666 --> 00:24:34,900 and we always just put a ton of potato chips in the sandwich, 357 00:24:34,966 --> 00:24:36,366 it's so good. 358 00:24:36,433 --> 00:24:39,766 >> Pati: So I didn't know that cocktail sauce is 359 00:24:39,833 --> 00:24:42,000 not a thing for lobster rolls. 360 00:24:42,066 --> 00:24:43,700 >> Sammy: We always eat it with cocktail sauce. 361 00:24:43,766 --> 00:24:44,433 >> Alan: Yeah. 362 00:24:44,500 --> 00:24:45,933 >> Pati: We - see?! 363 00:24:46,933 --> 00:24:49,366 Let's see what you guys think. 364 00:24:55,533 --> 00:24:56,766 >> Sammy: That is so good! 365 00:24:56,833 --> 00:24:58,333 >> Alan: It's really good. 366 00:24:58,400 --> 00:25:00,866 There are so many different crunches, 367 00:25:00,933 --> 00:25:02,300 you have the crunch of the bread, 368 00:25:02,366 --> 00:25:03,533 crunch of the potato chips. 369 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:04,766 >> Sammy: I wanna try it with the - 370 00:25:04,833 --> 00:25:06,900 The mayo is so good! So creamy. 371 00:25:10,466 --> 00:25:12,466 Sammy: I like it better with the cocktail sauce. 372 00:25:12,533 --> 00:25:15,066 >> Alan: I like it better with the sauce too. 373 00:25:15,133 --> 00:25:17,600 >> Pati: Please forgive these Mexicans that love their 374 00:25:17,666 --> 00:25:19,733 lobster roll with cocktail sauce. 375 00:25:19,800 --> 00:25:21,000 You know what? 376 00:25:21,066 --> 00:25:25,033 Maybe we like the cocktail sauce because we salsita everything, 377 00:25:25,100 --> 00:25:27,433 so even though the lobster roll is delicious 378 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:29,000 on its own, and it has the mayo, 379 00:25:29,066 --> 00:25:32,866 like, we have a need for "salsa-ing" 380 00:25:32,933 --> 00:25:34,700 >> Alan: I finished that so quick, I need another one. 381 00:25:34,766 --> 00:25:35,700 >> Pati: Who wants a second round? 382 00:25:35,766 --> 00:25:36,633 >> Sammy: I'll take a second. 383 00:25:36,700 --> 00:25:37,900 >> Alan: Yeah! 384 00:25:46,833 --> 00:25:48,966 >> Pati Narrates: For recipes and information from this 385 00:25:49,033 --> 00:25:52,666 episode and more, visit PatiJinich.com, 386 00:25:52,733 --> 00:25:54,100 and connect! 387 00:25:54,166 --> 00:25:56,900 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest 388 00:25:56,966 --> 00:25:58,633 @PatiJinich. 389 00:25:58,700 --> 00:26:02,033 >> Announcer: Pati's Mexican Table is made possible by: 390 00:26:02,100 --> 00:26:03,533 ♪ 391 00:26:09,666 --> 00:26:11,466 >> La Costena. 392 00:26:12,266 --> 00:26:14,166 A tradition of authentic Latin flavors 393 00:26:14,233 --> 00:26:15,366 and family recipes. 394 00:26:15,433 --> 00:26:16,766 Tropical Cheese. 395 00:26:17,066 --> 00:26:19,433 ♪ 396 00:26:19,500 --> 00:26:21,633 ♪ Avocados from Mexico 397 00:26:21,700 --> 00:26:23,266 >> BanCoppel. 398 00:26:23,333 --> 00:26:26,300 Your recipe for sending money to Mexico. 399 00:26:26,366 --> 00:26:29,233 >> Chilorio. 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