10 Surefire Latino Foods to Keep You Warm the Rest of Winter
You're going to wish winter won't end soon with these yummy Latino food that will keep you and your stomach warm.
The winter season isn't over yet, and while the biting cold would have you wish the season to be over, there is a bright side to all that ice.
According to Food Network, Latin American cooking covers a massive region including countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Chile, Boliva, Paraguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The rich and colorful history of these countries also makes for a rich culinary experience, which includes a wide array of ingredients such as tamales, salsas and arroz con pollo.
It's interesting to see the host of options the region will bring when it comes to helping you get through the winter cold.
Via We Are Mitu, below are 10 Latino foods that would guarantee warmth for the remaining winter days. (Check out photos by clicking on the names.)
Menudo
A traditional Mexican soup, Menudo is made of beef stomach and red chili pepper base brothed to hot perfection. The chili alone is enough to keep the stomach warm.
Ropa Vieja
Cuba proves that coffee isn't the only thing they're popular for. Ropa Vieja is a stew made with beef and vegetables.
Asopao
A tasty rice soup from Puerto Rico, you can make Asopao with the meat of your choosing -- seafood, chicken, pork, beef, even vegetables.
Atole
Atole is a traditional corn flour-based hot drink from Mexico. It's also known as atol and "atol de elote"
Champurrado
Speaking of Atole, its cousin, the Champurrado, but with chocolate, is also good at keeping the body warm. The beverage can be drunk with a bolillo dip too.
Api Morado
A purple corn drink from Bolivia, Api Morado will soothe your winter blues.
Cafecito
Of course, this list wouldn't be complete without Cafecito, one of the things Cuba is most famous for - coffee.
Chocolate Abuelita
This Mexican hot chocolate should be mixed into a warm, non-caffeinated. The photo alone is explanation enough of its good taste for the winter.
Sopa de Bola
This is a soup from Ecuador, where a platano ball is dropped into a hot broth - sure to keep you warm for the winter.
Pozole
Last but not least is Pozole, a traditional Mexican soup or stew made with hominy, meat, plus seasonings and garnishes like cabbage, chili peppers, salsa and limes or lemons.
Check out other tasty Latino food in the video below.
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