Below is the process of making the tikukus and ticumbeles in a short video.
La cocina de Doña Marina. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Doña Marina's cooking
The smokiness in Doña Marina's cooking reflects her experience.<br>
Tortillas. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Tortillas
The masa dough passes directly from the metate (mealing stone) to the comal (griddle), resulting in soft and delicious tortillas. <br>
Tikukus. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Tikukus
For the preparation of tikukus, the freshly made tortilla is covered with oil and passed through the salsa. <br>
Ticumbeles. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Ticumbeles (boiled dumplings)
Ticumbeles (boiled dumplings) are cooked in delicious beans. <br><br><br>
Ticumbeles y tikukus. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Ticumbeles (boiled dumplings).
Doña Marina serving ticumbeles (boiled dumplings).<br><br><br>
Ticumbeles (boiled dumplings).
Doña Marina serving ticumbeles (boiled dumplings).<br><br><br>
Cazuelas. (2020) by Jesús CansecoSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
Ticumbeles (boiled dumplings) and tikukus
These dishes are usually served at breakfast. <br><br><br>