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Sharing a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine with her loyal following in New York City, Zarela Martinez cooks the authentic food of her native Mexico at her namesake restaurant, Zarela. Learning her trade from necessity, Zarela supported her family by catering and then taking classes at the Culinary Institute of America. In 1981, while developing her skills, she took classes with Paul Prudhomme, who became her mentor and encouraged her to specialize in cooking her native Mexican cuisine. His advice was sound--before long, Zarela was catering for President Reagan and actress Lauren Bacall, and working at Cafe Marimba in New York City. In 1987, she opened her own successful establishment, Zarela. In this episode of IN JULIA'S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS, Zarela Martinez demonstrates some of her delicious traditional cuisine, preparing tamales with a mole sauce.
 Mole Verde
Tamales
Sweet Corn Fritters
Poblanos Rellenos (Stuffed Poblano Chiles)
Tomato Sauce
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