History

Who invented chiles en nogada?

By Gretel Morales - 2021-07-19T13:03:21Z
Although there are several legends surrounding the traditional chiles en nogada, the most accepted version is that this delicious dish was created by the Augustinian nuns who lived in the convent of Santa Mónica, located in Puebla. It is said that the dish was prepared in 1821 to celebrate the signing of Mexico's Independence and Emperor Agustín de Iturbide, making it a symbol of celebration during the national festivities. According to legend, the nuns decided to include the three colors of the Trigarante Army in the recipe for chiles en nogada:Green: poblano pepperWhite: nogadaRed: pomegranateAccording to information published by the government, Agustín de Iturbide decided to stop in Puebla after signing the Treaties of Córdoba, where a group of nuns held the first gastronomic tribute to the finally achieved independence of Mexico, according to the Cultural Information System. On the other hand, in an interview with the Ministry of Agriculture, Chef Gerardo Quezadas explained that chiles en nogada are the first dish of independent Mexico, a recipe that reflects the mestizaje of the new nation. What ingredients do I need to prepare chiles en nogada?Currently, there are several versions of this dish; some people batter the pepper, while others do not, and some cooks add a personal touch to the nogada. However, the most traditional recipe requires the following ingredients. For the chili:Garlic, onion, tomato, beef and pork, almonds, raisins, plantain, pine nuts, cloves, cinnamon, pepper, native peach, pear, panochera apple, acitrón, and poblano peppers.For battering the peppers:Eggs and flour.For the nogada:Walnut, milk, goat cheese, sugar, and salt.For decoration:Pomegranate and parsley.How to prepare chiles en nogada?At Kiwilimón, we have easy recipes to prepare chiles en nogada and celebrate Independence Day with one of the most emblematic dishes of Mexican cuisine. We recommend the following chiles en nogada recipes and some other versions: Authentic Chiles en NogadaChile en Nogada without BatteringVegetarian Chile en NogadaChicken Roll Stuffed with Chile en NogadaChile en Nogada CrepesNogada Lasagna