Carlos Gaytán went from being a dishwasher to become the first Mexican chef to win a Michelin Star

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A post shared by Carlos Gaytan (@chefcarlosgaytan)“Mexique began in my home. [It started with] the dishes I made when I felt nostalgic when I missed the food of my country,” he told Vice in 2017. “I cook with the memories of my childhood, but I try to bring them into modernity.

For example, I think of the green pozole that my mother made and [ask myself] how I can transform it. I take advantage of my French schooling and everything I‘ve learned over the years.

The result: A corn croquette, served with pork belly and salsa instead of broth.”“It’s been very difficult to educate consumers.