On September 15 and 16, Mexicans celebrate Independence Day with dishes full of flavor and history. One of the most representative is undoubtedly the delicious
chile en nogada, a typical recipe from the state of
Puebla that combines sweet, salty, and patriotic flavors in a single dish.At kiwilimón, we teach you
how to make chiles en nogada step by step, with authentic ingredients and a homemade touch that you will love.You can also read:
50 Mexican recipes for September 15How to make traditional chiles en nogada?Although there are many versions of this dish, some with battered chiles, others not; with sweet or salty nogada, here we share a very traditional recipe. Try it during these Patriotic Holidays!IngredientsFor the filling:50 ml of vegetable oil2 cloves of garlic (chopped)1/2 onion (chopped)350 g of ground beef and pork5 tomatoes (blended)100 g of almonds (peeled)100 g of raisins2 plantains (chopped and fried)100 g of pine nuts5 cloves20 g of cinnamon10 g of pepper20 g of salt2 creole peaches (chopped)2 milk pears (chopped)2 panocheras apples (chopped)Crystallized fruit or quince pasteFor the chiles:4 poblano chiles (roasted, peeled, and deveined)4 eggs40 g of flourOil for fryingFor the nogada:500 g of Castilla walnuts (peeled)700 ml of cow's milk1 package of goat cheese10 g of sugarSalt to tasteFor garnish:1/2 bunch of parsley (finely chopped)3 pomegranates (seeded)See more:
20 surprising ways to eat chiles en nogada this seasonStep-by-step preparationFilling:Heat the oil and sauté the garlic, onion, and ground meat.Add the blended tomato, almonds, raisins, plantain, and pine nuts.Season with clove, cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes.Incorporate the peaches, pears, apples, and crystallized fruit. Cook 5 more minutes and remove the cinnamon.For the chiles:Fill the chiles with the previous mixture.Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then add the yolks one by one.Coat the chiles in flour, then in the beaten egg, and fry them in hot oil. Drain on absorbent paper.For the nogada:Blend the walnuts with milk, goat cheese, sugar, and salt until creamy sauce is obtained.For garnish:Place the chiles on a plate, cover with the nogada, and garnish with parsley and pomegranate.This chiles en nogada recipe yields 4 generous portions, perfect for sharing with family during the
Patriotic Holidays. Now that you know how to make traditional
chiles en nogada, don't hesitate to impress with this dish full of history and flavor.Continue reading:
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