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dtracy8671

Nov 26, 2004, 7:58 AM

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Carnisa

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We just returned from Ajijic and when we went to Tonala with our guide, we had what he called "carnisa". Meat that was in a tortilla. Does anyone have a recipe for this meat. He called it "cow", and I am sure it was what everyone was cooking in pots in Ajijic. The flavor was incredible! Also, we had a white, melted, cheese with Chorizo in it at the La Bogeda(sp?) restaurant in Ajijic. Can someone tell me the name of this cheese? It was delicious!

Thank you for the help, and I can't wait to return and continue eating the incredible food!!

Donna

Bubba

Nov 26, 2004, 11:58 AM

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The cheese was probably Oaxacan String Cheese. This is an excellent cheese that La Bodega serves generally on its menu. The Carnisa you had in Tonala is the local name for a creature known NOB as Raton de Gutter or, perhaps, it is the vendor's despised cousin who has been dispatched in order to promote family harmony and financial well-being. It is best to simply enjoy restaurant or street stand food while limiting curiosity as to origin. Especially in Tonala.

Uncle Jack

Nov 26, 2004, 12:12 PM

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Did he give you any indication as to just what part of the "Cow" it was?

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dtracy8671

Nov 26, 2004, 1:48 PM

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Re: [Bubba] Carnisa

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I thank both you, Bubba, and Uncle Jack for your replies. I really could give a rat's behind (maybe it was rato??) what part of the cow, or who it was, I would just love to know what other ingredients are in that pot with the meat when it is braised. Whatever they are, they could make dirty underware taste good! With enough seasoning and sauce, anything is edible :-)

Uncle Jack

Nov 26, 2004, 1:54 PM

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My first thought was that it was Carnitas a very common taco ingredient, but that's deep fried pork, not "cow".

Bubba

Nov 26, 2004, 4:26 PM

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Uncle Jack and Bubba are from San Francisco where a lot of people really like the taste of dirty underwear. Watch where you are going with this discussion. You are bringing back some fond memories,

Bama (If You're Going to San Francisco be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair) Bubba

Uncle Jack

Nov 26, 2004, 5:19 PM

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Speak for yourself, BooBoo. Castro Street was not my beat.

dtracy8671

Nov 26, 2004, 5:35 PM

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Re: [Bubba] Carnisa

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Oh, yes, I too remember the Haight/Ashbury district from the 60's, and flowers in my hair......

But, I still want to know what goes in that pot besides "cow", or road kill. I guess I will need to fly back and ask the little old lady on the corner....she was boiling something that smelled terrific! I believe it might have been something very good to eat - but, who knows what you two will come up with that was in her pot :-)

Gayla

Nov 28, 2004, 9:24 AM

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Bubba may be right about the cheese being Oaxacan string cheese, but there is also a chance that it could be chihuahua, panela or gouda, all of which are used for queso fundido.

It was my understanding that carniza was pork meat from the rib area, not beef. Perhaps it's just another name for mystery meat.........