Nana Minami

Nana Minami

Kaede Nanakawa (Yamagishi) - 七川楓 (山岸楓)

Cochinita Pibil – Yucatán-Style Slow-Roasted Pork A Mayan heritage dish: pork marinated in achiote and citrus, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted until juicy and vibrant. Ingredients (Serves 6): * 1.5kg pork shoulder, cut into large chunks * 3 tbsp achiote paste * 1/2 cup orange juice * 1/4 cup lime juice * 5 garlic cloves * 1 tbsp vinegar * 1 tsp cumin * Salt * Banana leaves or foil Instructions: 1. Blend achiote paste with juices, garlic, vinegar, and cumin. 2. Marinate pork overnight. 3. Wrap in banana leaves or foil, place in tray. 4. Roast at 160°C (320°F) for 3.5 hours. 5. Shred and serve with tortillas, rice, and pickled onions. Mexican Tip: Add sliced habanero to the pickled onions for an authentic spicy kick, or top with roasted pineapple chunks for a sweet contrast.

Ancho Chile Banana Bread Smoky-Sweet Ancho Chile Banana Bread – A Bold Twist on a Classic Ingredients: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or more all-purpose) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Optional: 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts or dark chocolate chunks Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ancho chile powder, and cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chunks, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Kcal: 280 kcal per slice | Servings: 10 slices #anchobananabread #bananaandchile #smokysweet #bananabreadwithakick #spicybanana #comfortfoodtwist #bakingwithchile #boldbanana #mexicaninspiredbaking #anchochilepowder #homemadebread #quickbreadrecipes #bananaideas #sweetheat #chileinfused #fusionflavors #bakinglove #spicybaking #bananabreadupgrade #boldflavors This Ancho Chile Banana Bread is moist, rich, and laced with smoky heat It’s banana bread—but bolder.