huraches

Huarache is a popular Mexican dish consisting of an oblong, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings.  The name “Huarache” is derived from the shape of the masa, similar to the popular sandals of the same name.  We sometimes serve these at Rock Salt Restaurant and Cafe on Mexican night which is every Saturday [...]

roast red pepper soup

In  large stock pot saute: 3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves (minced) 1/2 white onion (minced) When the onion and garlic are soft  add: 1 cup of white wine Reduce wine by half and then add: 2 potatoes peeled and cubed Simmer until potatoes are soft, you may have to add a bit of [...]

veal in pasilla sauce

.750 grams veal meat (ribs or stew cuts) 1/2 onion 1 garlic bulb salt 2 bay leaves water to cover Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and boil at a low temperature for an hour until the veal is tender. Remove veal from bone and set aside. Reserve stock. Pasilla Sauce: 1/2 cup of [...]

la cocina de la memoria

I grew up in a family that loves to cook.  The smell of my grandma’s soup, the look of my mom’s stew and the taste of fresh carrots are some of my most cherished childhood memories. Sensory experiences such as these are like time machines that transport my past into the present allowing me to [...]

lamb meat balls or burgers

We use a large hobart mixer when making these at Rock Salt Restaurant and Cafe.  At home this is quick and easy in a counter top mixer.  You can also make by hand of course.  These are served on our Ruck Stew.  They freeze well. Beat together in mixer bowl: 2 eggs 1 Tablespoon fresh [...]

mole de olla

1 ½ kg short ribs 6 pasilla chillies, without veins and seeds 6 guajillo chillies, without veins and seeds 6 ancho chillies, without veins and seeds 5 ripe roma tomatoes ripe 3 garlic cloves ¼ onion salt pepper beef stock Put all ingredients in a pot (except the ribs) and cover with water. Simmer until the [...]

mole de olla

Last year myself and my partner Rafael decided to cook a traditional Mexican dish on Rock Salt’s New Year’s Eve menu.  It was a smashing hit so we did it again this year and we were sold out by 7:00pm. Mole de Olla is even more popular in Mexico and has a lots of variations. [...]