Pati's Mexican Table

S13E02 Canyon Cuisine

The Rarámuri, an indigenous community, embrace long-distance running as a cultural cornerstone in the breathtaking Copper Canyon of Chihuahua. Pati encounters the renowned Moreno brothers, celebrated for their ultramarathon victories. In the village of Huetosachi, community leader María Monarca guides Pati through the intricate process of preparing traditional Rarámuri dishes using corn, highlighting techniques like nixtamalization and showcasing a beloved dish called “chacales.”