CNA938 Rewind - From Tlaxcala to Tanjong Pagar with Chef Papi
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the culture of Mexican street food and cuisine with Chef Jose Mauricio Espinoza Lara – aka 'Chef Papi' – founder, owner and head chef of Papi's Tacos, a chain of Mexican street food joints. Chef Papi will talk about growing up in Tlaxcala, a small state in central Mexico. He'll talk about why the Tlaxcala quesadillas are served with blue corn tortillas, and why Tlaxcala is known for their unique Mole Prieto. Chef Papi will also talk about family recipes like the jalapeño and habanero sauces available at Papi's Tacos. He'll also recall a past filled with highs and lows – how he got kidnapped in Tijuana, worked his way up in New York kitchens, before finally setting up a business and falling in love in Singapore.
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