A traditional Mexican staple at children's birthday parties
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| Pastel de Atún (Mexican Tuna Cake) | |
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| Pastel de atún is a traditional staple at children's birthday parties since it's an affordable option that looks like a cake and can be decorated accordingly. As a bonus, it doesn't require an oven; in Sinaloa, which sits right on the Tropic of Cancer, baking in an indoor oven can make a home uncomfortably hot, so many kitchens don't have one. The cake is usually served cold with a side of frijoles puercos (a Sinaloa specialty of refried beans with lard, chorizo, and a little chile). It's also a popular make-ahead option to bring along on family outings to the beach or water park and eaten as "la comida," or the main meal of the day. Although pastel de atún may resemble a sugary, frosted layer cake, it's deeply savory through and through, both creamy and spicy, cold and sweet. | | | |
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