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Chiles en Nogada

Cultural Context

Chiles en Nogada hails from Puebla, Mexico, celebrating the country's independence with its colors of green, white, and red. Traditionally served during September, this dish combines the sweetness of fruits with savory meat, showcasing the bounty of Mexican agriculture. Its rich flavors and festive presentation have made it a cherished dish, enjoyed during special occasions and holidays.

MexicanMXmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 chiles poblanos
500g ground beef and pork
500g salad tomatoes
1/2 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
1 apple
1 pear
2 peaches
1 plantain
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup cow's milk
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup cow's cream
200g cream cheese
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
pomegranate seeds
3 tbsp parsley (for garnish)

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Bell peppers are lower in heat and easier to find.

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat while chicken is often more affordable.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy alternative, while water can reduce costs.

1

Roast the poblanos until charred and place them in a plastic bag to steam.

2

Peel the charred skin off the poblanos and remove the seeds carefully.

3

Sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4

Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring frequently.

5

Incorporate diced salad tomatoes, chopped apple, pear, peaches, and plantain into the meat mixture.

6

Season with sugar and ground cinnamon, then simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

7

Stuff each roasted poblano with the meat mixture, packing it well.

8

Blend the walnuts, cow's milk, cow's cream, and cream cheese until smooth to create the nogada sauce.

9

Pour the nogada sauce over the stuffed poblanos on a serving platter.

10

Garnish with chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

skilletblenderplastic bagserving platter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Chiles en NogadaStuffed Poblano Peppers with Walnut Sauce
Local Name: Chiles en Nogada

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