Salma Hayek has teamed up with one of the world's best chefs to promote her new show.
"Like Water for Chocolate," now streaming on Max, is produced by Hayek's company, Ventanarosa, and has been met with great acclaim due to its romance, stunning attention to detail, and some of the incredible food that it painstakingly depicts onscreen.
© Presley AnnHayek and Enrique Olvera teamed up to prepare a duck with a sauce that was featured in the series: a chestnut mole with roses.
As Hayek and Olvera prepare the dish, the two are seen slicing produce and protein, carefully showing the audience how the mole is made. They highlight that what makes this dish interesting are the roses and the rosewater, granting the mole its unique flavor.
Upon trying the sauce, Hayek seemed surprised by how good it tasted. "Oh wow," said Hayek.
Olvera continued to explain what went into the sauce and the process of making it, but Hayek was too distracted by the mole."I'm sorry you talk too much," she said, dipping her finger in the sauce again.
Hayek was accompanied by her stepson, Augustin James, who also tried the food. "Augie come try this," she called out. "He's a very difficult critic."
After Augie gave his approval, Hayek continued to eat.
"Oh my God, this is so good!"
Check out the full recipe below
Aside from showing a look at how the dish is prepared, Hayek also shared the recipe. "This dish is all about layers of seasonal flavors – tomatillos, beets, plantains, and a hint of dry roses," she wrote.
"It’s food that tells a story, connecting us through love and culture. Enjoy the show, and maybe even try cooking along with us!"
Ingredients
- Duck breast or legs
- 2 tomatillos
- 1 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 habanero pepper, seeds removed
- 1 medium beet, peeled and diced
- 1 ripe plantain, sliced
- 2 tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup chestnuts
- 1 tbsp dried rose petals (edible, food-grade)
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
"Like Water for Chocolate" is streaming on Max, with new episodes premiering every week.
