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Pastel de Jaiba con Mole Verde

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Mexico, Pastel de Jaiba con Mole Verde showcases the rich culinary heritage of seafood dishes. Crab is often celebrated in festive occasions, paired with the vibrant flavors of green mole, which is made from tomatillos, green chilies, and spices. This dish reflects the fusion of indigenous ingredients with coastal cooking traditions. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across Mexico, often served at celebrations and gatherings, highlighting the versatility and depth of Mexican cuisine.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup queso gauda
2 cups marraqueta (crumbled)
1/2 cup crema
1/4 cup queso parmesano
1/2 cup milk
1 lb jaiva (crab meat)
1 medium cebolla (onion)
3 cloves ajo (garlic)
2 tablespoons margarina

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shredded chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides a good texture.

green mole sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade green salsa

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa verde

Store-bought salsa verde is often less expensive and readily available.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without the fat.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar creaminess at a lower cost.

1

Rallar la marraqueta, asegurándose de usar pan marraqueta y no otro tipo de pan.

2

Congelar la marraqueta un día antes de usarla.

3

Rallar el queso gauda.

4

Limpiar la jaiva, sacando la carne y desechando las partes no comestibles.

5

Utilizar las cáscaras de la jaiva como parte del pastel, lavándolas bien antes de usarlas.

6

Refreír la margarina en una sartén.

7

Agregar el ajo y la cebolla a la margarina y refreír.

8

Incorporar la leche a la mezcla en la sartén.

9

Añadir la marraqueta rallada a la mezcla para que empiece a esponjarse.

10

Agregar el queso rallado a la mezcla.

11

Incorporar la carne de jaiva a la mezcla.

12

Hervir la mezcla un poco.

13

Colocar la mezcla en una fuente de gres.

14

Meter la fuente al horno.

15

Decorar con las pinzas de jaiva y queso rallado en la parte superior antes de hornear.

16

Hornear durante unos 5 minutos o hasta que esté tostado.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishdairyeggs

Also Known As

Crab Cake with Green Mole
Local Name: Pastel de Jaiba con Mole Verde

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