Cena Maridaje (Pairing dinner)
When we talk about a pairing dinner… the idea of food and good wine combination comes to mind. However, the pairing dinner concept has become very wide and well known overtime. In fact, Tequila pairing is without a question one which is gaining popularity around the globe and makes this spirit no longer only the “King of shots” but also the king of delicious cocktails and fancy dinners.
What is Cena Maridaje (Pairing Dinner) ?
Simple, Pairing dinner it’s the process of bringing a dish together with the drink which best “pairs” with it, meaning: the one that fits best to the taste. The goal of pairing is to create new sensations when enjoying both items together resulting in an exquisite experience.
In the case of Tequila, foods that fit well with its intensity can bring it to contribute in a subtle and delicate way over the entire meal. Something very characteristic that can also be difficult to achieve if it is not properly done.
There are 2 types of Tequila pairing…
Pairing by affinity:
In this pairing, flavors within both the spirit and the food aim to be similar. This means that if the tequila has citric notes, the dish or at least one of the food items needs to have citric notes as well.
Pairing by contrast:
This is the complete opposite from the previously mentioned one. Pairing by contrast means that flavors and notes have to be different. For example, if we still have the same citric spirit, we look for a dish that contains sweet or salty foods. This would result in a very interesting experience.
Tips:
-Tequila Blanco goes well with fresh seafood.
-Tequila Reposado and red meat will blow your mind.
-Tequila Añejo is perfect for desserts.
I encourage you to get to know this wonderful side of our spirit. Definitely a worthy and tasty experience!
You can find my previous Tequila insights here:
Salud & ’till next time.
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Wow!!! I had never heard before that tequila can be used for food pairing! I hope I will have the chance to taste it! Thank you Paam!
Thank you Vasia! It’s a great experience and it makes you perceive Tequila very differently. 🙂
I’ve never heard of Tequila pairing with dessert. Looking forward to try it soon!
Hi Megan! Yes, its an interesting combination! 🙂
These insights were also completely new to me! I definitely have to include tequila in my next dinner plans 🙂 keep up the good work, can’t wait for next weeks inputs!
Thank you Christian! Let me know how including Tequila in your dinner plans works out!
Ich freue mich schon auf die nächste Woche. Ich hätte gerne ein Rezept mit Tequila. Danke Paam
Vielen Dank Claudia! 🙂