Name: Classic Chiles en Nogada
Prep time: 100 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard, for the filling; 1 cup onion, finely chopped, for the filling; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, for the filling; 250 grams ground pork, for the filling; 250 grams ground beef, for the filling; 5 tomatoes, roasted and peeled, for the filling; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, for the filling; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, for the filling; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, grind the cinnamon stick, for the filling; 2 cloves, for the filling; 2 pears, diced, for the filling; 4 peaches, diced, for the filling; 1 plantain, fried, sliced for the filling; 3/4 cups raisins, for the filling; 3/4 cups candied fruits, for the filling; 1/2 cups almonds, peeled and toasted, for the filling; 1 cup pine nuts, toasted, for the filling; 4 Poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, and opened; 4 eggs, at room temperature, for the batter; 3 tablespoons flour, for the batter; 1 pinch salt, for the batter; flour, for breading; vegetable oil, for frying the chiles; 250 grams walnuts, peeled, soaked in milk, for the nogada; 200 grams goat cheese, for the nogada; 1/2 cups sherry, for the nogada; 1 tablespoon sugar, for the nogada; 1 pinch salt, for the nogada; pomegranate, for decoration; parsley, finely chopped, for decoration

Preparation

40 mins

Low

For the filling: Blend the tomatoes for 3 minutes, strain and set aside. Heat a saucepan and add the lard, wait for it to melt, then add the onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes or until both are translucent. Then add the pork and beef, continuing to sauté for 5 more minutes, add the blended tomato and wait for the liquid to evaporate by half, then add the spices (cinnamon, clove, thyme, and oregano), the seeds (almond and pine nuts), the peach, the plantain, the pear, the candied fruit, and the raisins. Let cook for 15 more minutes or until all flavors are well integrated. Season with salt and pepper. Cool the mixture to room temperature and set aside. Stuff the chiles and if necessary, close with toothpicks, store in the refrigerator.