Posole with Red Chile Pods and Cilantro Salsa Recipe

Name: Posole with Red Chile Pods and Cilantro Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried posole; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 3 dried red New Mexican chile pods or guajillo chiles; 1 heaping teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 3 quarts water; Salt to taste; Cilantro salsa, recipe follows; Diced avocado; Quartered lime for each bowl

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dried posole
1/2 onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 dried red New Mexican chile pods or guajillo chiles
1 heaping teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
3 quarts water
Salt to taste
Cilantro salsa, recipe follows
Diced avocado
Quartered lime for each bowl

1
Cover the dried posole with boiling water and let stand at least an hour or overnight.
2
Drain, then put it in a pot with rest of the ingredients, except the salsa and avocado.
3
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the posole is tender and many of the kernels have opened up or flowered, like popcorn,, about 2 hours.
4
Time can vary a great deal from brand to brand it could be done in 1 1/2 hours or take as long as 3.)
5
Once the posole is clearly tender but not quite done, add 2 teaspoons salt, then season again to taste when finished.
6
Ladle the posole into bowls with some of the broth.
7
Stir in a spoonful of cilantro salsa, add some diced avocado to each bowl, then serve with a wedge of lime

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups dried posole, 1/2 onion, diced, 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, 3 dried red New Mexican chile pods or guajillo chiles, and more.

Yes, Posole with Red Chile Pods and Cilantro Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Posole with Red Chile Pods and Cilantro Salsa

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