Sinaloa

/ˌsinəˈloʊ.ə/ noun

Definition

a state in northwestern Mexico, or a type of cooking style and chili pepper associated with that region.

Etymology

From the Nahuatl indigenous language, possibly meaning 'rounded belly' or related to water features. The name carries both geographic and culinary significance in Mexican culture.

Kelly Says

Sinaloa cooking features incredible seafood and distinct chili peppers—it's a regional cuisine shaped by coastal access, Spanish colonial influence, and indigenous ingredients creating something uniquely Mexican.

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