Chilies En Nogada for Mexican Independence Day Recipe

Name: Chilies En Nogada for Mexican Independence Day
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large green chilies, for stuffing; ¾ cup crema or ¾ cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup evaporated milk; ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1 pomegranate, seeds separated; 12 lb ground pork or 12 lb ground beef; 3 garlic cloves; 14 onion, peeled and diced (about 1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon lard or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 apple, peeled, cored and seeded, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted almonds, chopped; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons raisins, softened in warm water; 3 eggs

Servings: persons

6 large green chilies, for stuffing
¾ cup crema or ¾ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ cup evaporated milk
½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 pomegranate, seeds separated
12 lb ground pork or 12 lb ground beef
3 garlic cloves
14 onion, peeled and diced (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon lard or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 apple, peeled, cored and seeded, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted almonds, chopped
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons raisins, softened in warm water
3 eggs

1
Roast the chiles and remove the skins and seeds.
2
Heat the oil or lard over medium heat in a large pan.
3
Add in the beef or pork and brown until nearly done.
4
Add in the garlic, onion, apple, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, pinch of salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.
5
Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks with a mixer or a whisk.
6
Fold in the egg yolks and a pinch of salt.
7
Dip each stuffed chile in the egg mixture and fry until golden brown.
8
Stuff the chiles with equal portions of the stuffing.
9
Blend or mix the crema, walnuts and sugar with the evaporated milk.
10
Pour over the freshly cooked chiles and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

4110

kcal

Calories

306

Fat

Carbs

255

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large green chilies, for stuffing, ¾ cup crema or ¾ cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon sugar, ¼ cup evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Chilies En Nogada for Mexican Independence Day falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilies En Nogada for Mexican Independence Day

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