Ep 3. A French Twist on Mexico

In season 2 episode 3 of Pati's Mexican Table, titled "A French Twist on Mexico," host Pati Jinich takes viewers on a culinary journey that fuses Mexican and French cuisine. Pati explores how these two seemingly different cultures have come together to create a unique and delicious culinary experience.

The episode begins with Pati visiting a local bakery in Mexico City, where she sees how the French influence has shaped Mexican baked goods, such as croissants filled with mole sauce. Pati then heads to a French restaurant in Mexico City that specializes in fusion cuisine, where she meets with the chef to learn about his French-Mexican fusion dishes.

Pati then heads out to the countryside, where she visits a family farm to learn about the different types of chiles that are used in Mexican cooking. She also learns about the French influence on Mexican cheese, as she tries goat cheese infused with herbs and spices.

Next, Pati visits a cooking school in Mexico City, where she meets with a French chef who has lived in Mexico for over 20 years. He teaches Pati how to make a classic French dish with a Mexican twist - duck confit tacos with mole sauce.

Throughout the episode, Pati showcases how the blending of two distinct culinary traditions can create something truly special. She brings her own Mexican flare to classic French dishes, while also highlighting the French influence on Mexican cooking.

As always, Pati's joy and passion for cooking shines through in this episode of Pati's Mexican Table. Viewers will surely be inspired to try their hand at creating their own fusion dishes after watching her in action.