Exploring the real-world history, food, and landscapes behind Genshin Impact.
Natlan's recipes blend Mesoamerican, South American, and African culinary profiles, heavily relying on ancient staple ingredients.
In Teyvat, Tatacos use Grainfruit dough wrapped around grilled meat. In the real world, this mirrors the traditional Mexican creation of corn-masa tortillas filled with various seasoned meats!
This hearty in-game dish is a clear nod to Pozole, a sacred, pre-Columbian soup. Just like Grainfruit is boiled down in Natlan, real pozole utilizes hominy (large corn kernels) simmered for hours with meat and spices.
Before it became a sweet candy bar, chocolate was consumed by the Aztecs and Maya as a bitter, spiced drink brewed from cacao beans called Xocolātl. Natlan's chocolate recipes capture this deep indigenous root.