Mexican Fiesta

Last night we had a great night at the Mexican reception organized by the Mexican Consulate in Hong Kong at the Shangri-la! Thumbs up for the Margaritas and all the delicious food we enjoyed!

I was impressed from the Hong Kong Police Band that was invited to play traditional Mexican music and of course during the ceremony we could hear the Mexican anthem! But what is always very close to my heart is the GRITO DE DOLORES It’s always very exciting to hear all my nationals saying in one voice: VIVA MEXICO!! VIVA! These famous words have been remembered and are said each year at the Independence Day celebrations.

Here is a little summary of the origin of this important day in Mexico:

And just to finish... 

Here is the Guacamole recipe. Share and ENJOY!

Ingredients

1/4-piece of a small onion, chopped, 


1 fresh tomato, chopped


1 serrano chile, seeded or not (depending on how hot you like it), and chopped


2 lbs/900 g avocados, halved and pitted


2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves


Juice of 1 lime
salt

Add the onion, tomato and serrano to a bowl, along with some salt to taste. Mix them together until the tomato bits have fallen apart slightly, and the mixture looks wet and smells aromatic.

In an other bowl spoon the avocados into and grind them, until the mixture is mostly smooth, with a few avocado chunks here and there. (I love, love chunky guac.) Add your previous mixture. Then add the cilantro and lime juice, and a little salt. Stir to taste.

Add more salt and lime juice if needed.

Serve with tortilla chips.