Mayan Cuisine .
 
Diet plays a vital role in the maintenance of health and a good performance.
In ancient mayan scriptures, food has been compared with the god, since it is the main factor, which sustains and nourishes life.

As you can see, food is basic on every challenge. It´s importance has been recognised by great military leaders such as Frederick The Great (1757), in Instructions to his Generals, states: “Understand that the foundation of the army is the belly."

Sopa de lima (lime soup) For centuries mayans have enjoyed this traditional soup, a savory combination of Yucatecan sour lime, chicken or turkey broth, vegetables and crisp tortilla julienne. In order for a sailor to have a maximum performance during the Hobie Worlds Mexico 2004 he needs to have all the proteins, fats and carbohydrates that his body needs for an endurance competition, here, we help you, with this traditional dish. Start the process of building your mayan warrior belly with this superb soup. This easy to prepare recipe serves 4 generously.

Ingredients :

* 1 Tbs. butter
* 1 garlic clove
* 1/2 onion, julienned
* 1/2 green bell pepper, julienned
* 1 tomato, peeled and chopped
* 1 lt. chicken or turkey broth
* Juice of 2 Yucatecan limes (if not available, use key limes, although taste will vary)
* 1/2 Yucatecan lime, grilled (if not avaiable, use key lime slices, although taste will vary)
* 3 sprigs cilantro, chopped
* Salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish:

* Yucatecan lime slices (3 to 5 per serving)
* 1 chicken breast, shredded
* 3 corn tortillas, julienned
* Oil to deep fry corn tortillas

In a large pot heat butter, then sautée garlic, onion and green bell pepper ; add tomato, chicken broth, lime juice and grilled lime. Boil for 10 minutes, remove from fire, then remove grilled lime. At the same time, deep fry the julienned tortilla until golden. To serve, arrange lime slices, chicken pieces and julienned tortilla in deep dishes, then add seasoned broth. Serve hot.

If you develop an expertise preparing this, please come to the Mexico Worlds with this soup in a Tupperware and I will give you my gourmet opinion.
 
El gato de Hobie.
March 2004