Food

Ceviche: raw fish with lime in it, often chopped in a salad. Enchiladas:Tortillas put into tomatoe and chili sauce, put into chicken or pork. Tacos: Tortillas dipped into a fryer until fried and put into alot of foods. Platos de frutas, which is plate of fruit: Mixed with fruit, it can include with, banana,mangoes, and melon. Mexicans daily eat about 4 meals a day. A light breakfast and a an early lunch.Although schedules for eating vary, many Mexicans eat four daily meals: a light breakfast, an early lunch, a main meal in the late afternoon, and a light snack called a //cena// or //merienda// at night. The main meal may consist of soup or salad, main dish, and dessert (//postre//). Eating as a family is common. Urban professionals often eat meals at restaurants or street-side stands. Food purchased on the street usually is eaten at the stand where the item is bought. It is inappropriate for adults to eat while walking on the street. Spicy food is called //picante//, while hot (temperature) food is called //caliente//. //Picante// dishes are often eaten with bland foods such as bread, tortillas, or rice to relieve the burning sensation. When eating, Mexicans keep both hands above the table. Some foods are eaten with utensils, while others are eaten by hand or by using pieces of tortillas to scoop food. Meals usually are not rushed. One should always ask to be excused when leaving a table or room.