Yara Herrera, executive chef and owner of Hellbender Nighttime Cafe in Ridgewood, Queens, shares some of her favorite food dishes on Cinco de Mayo.
Yara Herrera, owner of Hellbender Nighttime Cafe in Queens, has some tasty dishes to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage on Cinco de Mayo.In Mexico, May 5 is recognized as the day the Mexicans triumphed over the French in the Battle of Puebla.The outnumbered Mexican army defeated the French, and their victory has been recognized as a national holiday ever since. In fact, every year in Puebla people reenact the battle.
Part of the celebrations also includes recognizing the rich culture behind the community, and what better way to do that than through food! Herrera joined ABC 7 New York, Eyewitness News on Sunday morning to share some of her favorite dishes that she believes encompasses Mexican cuisine and heritage.2) Bring the mixture to a simmer, and then cook for about 20 minutes until the apricots are rehydrated
3) Add all ingredients to a blender with the orange juice, and then blend until a smooth sauce 3) Blend ingredients until smooth cocktail broth2) Chop serrano peppers and cilantro 4) Blend ingredients until there are no large pieces, but salsa is still chunkyHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below.
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