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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
pan de molde
leche ideal
aceite de oliva
cebolla
ajo
orégano
ají de color
1 taza vino blanco
leche evaporada
jaiva
queso crema
sal
queso parmesano

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

Hidratar el pan de molde con leche ideal.

2

Calentar aceite de oliva en una sartén.

3

Agregar cebolla picada en cubitos pequeños y cocinar.

4

Añadir ajo picado, orégano y ají de color a la cebolla.

5

Incorporar 1 taza de vino blanco y reducir la mezcla.

6

Licuar el pan hidratado con leche evaporada hasta que quede homogéneo.

7

Agregar la mezcla de pan a la sartén y cocinar hasta que tome consistencia.

8

Incorporar la carne de jaiva, asegurándose de que esté bien escurrida.

9

Agregar queso crema (aproximadamente dos tercios de un paquete) y mezclar bien.

10

Sazonar con sal y mezclar nuevamente.

11

Agregar queso parmesano a la mezcla y asegurarse de que haya suficiente jaiva.

12

Verter la mezcla en pocillos de gres aceitados.

13

Cubrir con más queso parmesano.

14

Hornear a 180°C por 30-35 minutos, hasta que esté burbujeante y dorado.

15

Servir caliente y disfrutar.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

sarténlicuadorapocillos de gres

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishdairyeggs

Also Known As

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

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