Jacob Leaf
Director
Exploring Mexico's Kitchen with Rick Bayless (2023)
Season 2
Rick Bayless is proud to share these sensational recipes with you. This curated collection includes his all-time favorite traditional Mexican dishes, meals you can prepare on the fly, classic tacos and salsa, memorable cocktails, and more.
Released June 1, 2023
Episode 11 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.mexican-cuisine, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.food, tmdb.mexican-food
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Arroz a la Tumbada
This brothy seafood and rice dish can accommodate pretty much anything from the sea you can think of adding to it. When looking to make a nice quick meal, this version of Arroz a la Tumbada is perfect for company.
July 1, 2023, midnight
S2E2 - Chipotle Salsa
This is the rusty-colored red chile version of the green chile roasted tomatillo salsa, minus the cilantro. When Frontera Foods opened 25 years ago, this was one of the five iconic salsas on the menu, and ever since, sales have soared.
July 8, 2023, midnight
S2E3 - Enfrijoladas
A plate of these addictive enfrijoladas served with a big salad and cold beer, or fruity red wine, makes for a delicious lunch or supper.
July 15, 2023, midnight
S2E4 - Golden Eggplant Torta
Rick takes the ubiquitous, soul-satisfying, Torta de Milanesa found throughout Mexico, and swaps out the meat for golden-crusted eggplant, then adds fresh goat cheese, fresh greens, a spoonful of smoky chipotle salsa, and cheese garnish.
July 22, 2023, midnight
S2E5 - Knife Sharpening: Honing Steel
One of the most essential tools in any home kitchen is a honing steel knife sharpener. Here, Rick demystifies the process so you can get in the habit of keeping your knives ready.
July 29, 2023, midnight
S2E6 - A Tour of My Home Kitchen
Rick gives you a quick tour of his home kitchen, including some custom-built features he added that add to his ability to entertain guests. Plus, he will offer one key tip for designing your kitchen for maximum efficiency.
Aug. 5, 2023, midnight
S2E7 - Machacado con Huevo
Rick Bayless introduces you to your new favorite breakfast. Ingredients-wise, he encourages you to buy carne seca that has already been pounded/milled from a Mexican grocery, or Online.
Aug. 12, 2023, midnight
S2E8 - Molcajete Care
Invest a little time (and elbow grease) now to set yourself up for success later, by taking good car of your molcajete.
Aug. 19, 2023, midnight
S2E9 - Using a Molcajete
Molcajetes are for more than presenting your guacamole creations. Crushing rock against rock will bring out flavors and aromas that you will never achieve in a blender. Does it require more elbow grease? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
Aug. 26, 2023, midnight
S2E10 - My Knife Roll
Hitting the road? Be ready to cook anywhere with a well-stocked knife roll. Here, Rick reveals his essentials.
Sept. 2, 2023, midnight
S2E11 - Oaxacan Piedrazo Salad
In Spanish, a piedrazo translates to a "blow given with a stone," so the name itself serves as a warning. In this Spanish dish, 'the rock' is the chunk of hard bread, while the vinegar, chile, and salt are 'the blow' to your senses.
Sept. 9, 2023, midnight
S2E12 - Potato-Chorizo Tacos
These tacos are down-right delicious. And you can make them in a flash. The best versions of these tacos that Rick has ever tasted are from street vendors, where they have the potato-chorizo mixture browning on the side of the griddle.
Sept. 16, 2023, midnight
S2E13 - Queso Fundido
Queso fundido is, literally, melted cheese. That is, cheese put into an earthenware dish and melted beside, or over, a bed of coals. For this recipe, Rick took a page out of the fondue playbook and added a little beer to the mix.
Sept. 23, 2023, midnight
S2E14 - Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Tomatillo salsa can be made in so many ways, and with varying proportions. Tomatillos are acidic and the process of roasting adds welcome sweetness. Plus, the bits of charred skin add a rustic gutsiness.
Sept. 30, 2023, midnight
S2E15 - Sikil Pak
The Mayan-named 'sikil pak' is a preparation that has been passed down for generations. Some cooks emphasize tomatoes in their mixture, but Rick prefers allowing the richness of the seeds to shine through. This dish is easy to love.
Oct. 7, 2023, midnight
S2E16 - Sopa Seca de Fideo
While Rick admits there is something thoroughly craveable about a traditional fideo seco dish, this version gives it a run for its money. That said, crispy chorizo, diced avocado, and anejo cheese would not be at all out of place here.
Oct. 14, 2023, midnight
S2E17 - Tinga Poblana
Rich in roasted tomatoes, browned meat, and smoky chipotle chiles, this is one of Rick's favorite dishes. In colonial Puebla, tinga is offered as a stew (what we will make here), a torta, and stuffing for masa turnovers.
Oct. 21, 2023, midnight
S2E18 - Torta de Elote
Due to its buttery richness, Rick always serves this dish warm from the oven, or after giving it some heat in the microwave or low oven. Serving it warm is the best way to thoroughly indulge in the torta's moist tenderness.
Oct. 28, 2023, midnight
S2E19 - Tuna Tostada
Whenever Rick arrives in Mexico City, he always makes a beeline straight to Contramar, Gabriela Camara's groundbreaking seafood restaurant, for a long, leisurely lunch that always includes the restaurant's famous Tuna Tostada.
Nov. 4, 2023, midnight
S2E20 - Weights and Measures
When it comes to creating recipes, 'precision' is one of Rick's great talents. Fine-tuning your weighing and measuring skills, especially when baking, can help you perfect the cuisine you create in your home kitchen.
Nov. 11, 2023, midnight
Episode Runtime: 11 min.
Season Runtime: 459 min.
Released: June 1, 2023
Last Air Date: Nov. 11, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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