does anyone know what the olmec indians ate? something i can make.?

Question

i asked this before but people are sending me everything but food and what i can make.HELP.

Answer 1

The Olmec Indians of Central America were the first known users of chocolate, 3,000 years ago. They drank it, as did the Mayans and the Aztecs, who poured it from one pot to another in order create a froth on top, the part they liked best.

Answer 2

The Olmec staple was maize or corn. They supplemented their diets with the many plants, roots, fowl, insects and reptile population. Many of these foods were not known to Europe and other parts of the world until the Spanish conquest which came much later during Aztec times. Some of these foods are grown and enjoyed around the world today, such as chocolate, pumpkin, vanilla, chile pepper, sweet potato, tomato, jicama, avocado, tobacco, and agave.
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/nationalcurric...

Answer 3

I would think corn cakes is a great guess. Leave out bacon to make it more authentic.


Bacon-Cheddar Hot Water Cornbread

Prepare this cornbread at the last minute so you can serve it piping hot.

2 cups white cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 to 1 1/4 cups boiling water
8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 minced green onions
Vegetable oil
Softened butter

Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a bowl; stir in half-and-half and 1 tablespoon oil. Gradually add boiling water, stirring until batter is the consistency of grits. Stir in bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet; place over medium-high heat. Scoop batter into a 1/4-cup measure; drop into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately with softened butter.
Note: Stone ground (coarsely ground) cornmeal requires more liquid.

Yield: Makes 8 patties

--Southern Living, JANUARY 2004

Answer 4

Their principal crop was maize. They also feasted on sunflower seeds, beans and squash which were all planted seasonally. Included in their diet were fish, wich they used nets to catch & it was also popular to hunt the white-tailed deer. I don't think you would want to cook anything they ate.

Answer 5

maize, beans, and squash. They caught their own fish. They also ate turtles for extra protein. When fishing was slow and turtle hunting wasn't going well, they would substitute domesticated dog and turkey meat in their diet. So, have fun with that!!

Answer 6

dunno soz go to a web site