Favorite Dishes From Other Lands...

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There are two Mexican dishes that I really love although I don't get them all that often. One is bunuelos. They are simular to donuts and donut holes and are covered in cinnamon sugar. Growing up we lived part of the time in Texas and were able to use Mexican flour called Mesa Trio to make them, I think Walmarts may sell it now. However, I did find an American version which I will share. I've made them for my Hubby before and he loves them as well. My other favorite thing I've only gotten to have once when I was 15 and my cousin's husband had to identify for me. It is called Agua Fresca and is the most delicious drink I've ever had. The one I had on a trip to Mexico was watermelon. I've searched the net and was able to find out how to make it as well. This summer when fruits are in season I plan on making it for the first time. BUNUELOS (FRIED SWEET PUFFS) 3 1/3 c. regular all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1/4 c. butter 2 eggs 1/2 c. milk Salad oil for deep frying Cinnamon coating Sift flour, measure, then sift again with salt, baking powder, and sugar into a bowl. Add butter and rub into flour with your fingertips until mixture is like coarse meal. Beat eggs lightly with milk, then pour into flour mixture and stir until dough forms a solid mass. Turn dough out onto board, and knead lightly for 2 minutes or until smooth. Cut dough into balls the size of marbles and let stand 15 minutes. Roll each ball on a lightly floured board into a very thin pancake 4 inches in diameter. Cut a hole in center with a thimble. After rolling out the circles of dough, place them in a single layer on waxed paper until ready to cook. Fry in hot deep fat (375 degrees) until puffed and golden brown, about 30 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Use following coating. Makes 6 dozen sugar-coated Bunuelos. Mix 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. As Bunuelos are still warm, shake in sugar mixture. Works well with one person frying and one shaking in sugar mixture. You can put the coating in a paper bag and drop the donuts straight from the fryer to the bag, roll it shut and shake it up.Agua Agua Fresca De Fruta Basic Mexican Fruit Cooler This basic agua fresca recipe is delicious with any of the fruit/herbs listed below: 2 cups cold water (spring or filtered water is best) 1 cup ice 2 cups fruit (see below)* (cut fruit into 1-inch pieces unless otherwise specified) ¼ cup sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Mix agua fresca up: Combine all ingredients in blender on high speed until completely smooth. Pour through a fine sieve or strainer into a large glass pitcher or glass barrel. Chill and stir before serving. Makes about 5 cups. Agua Fresca Fruit Variations (suggested additions) honeydew or cantaloupe melon mango (use 1 cup - about 1 small mango) pineapple with a few fresh basil leaves watermelon strawberries (halved) with a few fresh mint leaves papaya seedless red grapes (whole) So, what are some of your favorite dishes from forgein lands or your own home land? Did you ever have a dish while on vacation that you absolutely loved and wanted again? Have you learned to make it? Please share if you know how to make it. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~