Chiles en nogada Recipe from Mexico

Ingredients

Poblano peppers 6 - whole
Ground beef 500g -
Ground pork 500g -
Tomatoes 2 - diced
Onion 1 - chopped
Garlic 2 cloves - minced
Cinnamon 1 tsp -
Cloves 1/2 tsp -
Almonds 100g - chopped
Walnuts 200g - for the sauce
Milk 1 cup -
Pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup -
Salt to taste -
Pepper to taste -

Instructions

Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred. Place them in a plastic bag to steam and loosen the skin.
In a pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
Stir in diced tomatoes, cinnamon, cloves, chopped almonds, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
Peel the skin off the poblano peppers and stuff them with the meat mixture.
For the nogada sauce, blend walnuts, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Pour the nogada sauce over the stuffed peppers and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Typical Accompaniments

Rice
Tortillas

Adaptations for Dietary Restrictions

Use mild peppers instead of poblano and reduce spices.
Ensure all ingredients used are certified gluten-free.
Substitute the meat with a mixture of black beans and vegetables.

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Chiles en nogada from Mexico

Serving Tradition: Traditionally served at room temperature, often on a decorative plate.

Eating with Hands: Chiles en nogada is typically eaten with a fork and knife.

Cultural Etiquette

History

Summary: Chiles en nogada is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the state of Puebla during the early 19th century, created to honor Agustín de Iturbide, a hero of Mexico's War of Independence.

Cultural Significance: It is often served during Mexican Independence Day celebrations in September and represents the colors of the Mexican flag with its green peppers, white sauce, and red pomegranate seeds.

Facts

Variations: Some variations include using different types of meat or adding fruits to the filling.
Name origin: The name 'nogada' refers to the walnut sauce that covers the dish.
Spices used: Cinnamon, cloves
Family kid fact: Chiles en nogada is colorful and represents the Mexican flag's colors, making it fun for kids to learn about.
Trivia for kids: Did you know that Chiles en nogada was created in honor of a Mexican hero?
Cultural importance: Chiles en nogada is a dish that symbolizes Mexican independence and is enjoyed during national celebrations.
Funny fact for kids: If you eat too many chiles en nogada, you might turn into a pepper yourself!

Worldschooling

Cooking Tips for Kids

Use gloves when handling the roasted peppers to avoid spicy fingers.
Ask an adult to help with the blending of the nogada sauce.
Make it a fun family activity by assigning each person a step in the recipe.