mixiote

This wrapping, also known as a mixiote, is the outermost layer of a maguey leaf, called a penca.

Meat steamed in maguey leaves: Mixiotes 1998

This wrapping, also known as a mixiote, is the outermost layer of a maguey leaf, called a penca.

Meat steamed in maguey leaves: Mixiotes 1998

This wrapping, also known as a mixiote, is the outermost layer of a maguey leaf, called a penca.

Meat steamed in maguey leaves: Mixiotes 1998

Nowadays, especially in the cities, the method is simplified by wrapping the meat in papel de mixiote, which is a substitute for the now-endangered maguey leaves, and cooking it in a vaporera (steamer.)

Wrap It Up: A Guide To Mexican Street Tacos - Part I 2006

Nowadays, especially in the cities, the method is simplified by wrapping the meat in papel de mixiote, which is a substitute for the now-endangered maguey leaves, and cooking it in a vaporera (steamer.)

Wrap It Up: A Guide To Mexican Street Tacos - Part I 2006

Nowadays, especially in the cities, the method is simplified by wrapping the meat in papel de mixiote, which is a substitute for the now-endangered maguey leaves, and cooking it in a vaporera (steamer.)

Wrap It Up: A Guide To Mexican Street Tacos - Part I 2006

Corteza de maguey or mixiote (century plant) agave americana: The outermost layer of the maguey leaf, called a penca, is similar to parchment paper in thickness and consistency.

A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

Corteza de maguey or mixiote (century plant) agave americana: The outermost layer of the maguey leaf, called a penca, is similar to parchment paper in thickness and consistency.

A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

Corteza de maguey or mixiote (century plant) agave americana: The outermost layer of the maguey leaf, called a penca, is similar to parchment paper in thickness and consistency.

A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006

Remove the lamb cubes from the marinade and evenly divide the lamb cubes, potatoes and carrots among the mixiote wrappers or in the baggies, with an avocado leaf and a few spoonfuls of sauce.

Spiced Lamb Steamed in Maguey Leaves: Mixiotes de Carnero 2004