Chiles En Nogada

Per serving

619.4kcal
19.7гProteins
41.4гFats
45.1гCarbs

Recipe courtesy El Meson, Austin, TX

Ingredients

32 serv.
  • Stuffing
  • olive oil1 cup
  • large white onions, grated2
  • garlic cloves, whole plus 10 cloves garlic minced12
  • ground beef1 lb
  • ground ham1 lb
  • ground pork1 lb
  • ground veal1 lb
  • peaches, finely chopped6
  • large pears, finely chopped6
  • large tomatoes, finely chopped (about 3 1/2 pounds)6
  • apples, finely chopped4
  • plantain, finely chopped1
  • cups finely chopped pineapple2 cups
  • cups prunes, pitted and finely chopped2 1⁄2 cups
  • cups candied citron peel, finely chopped1 1⁄2
  • cup dried apricot, finely chopped1
  • cup raisins or currants1
  • tablespoons fresh ground pepper1 1⁄2
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon1
  • teaspoon ground cloves1⁄2
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg1⁄2
  • salt
  • cup dry sherry1
  • cup dry white wine1
  • cup butter1⁄2
  • bay leaves10
  • sprigs marjoram6
  • sprigs thyme6
  • Chiles
  • medium poblano chiles32
  • cup vinegar1
  • tablespoons salt2
  • Nogada Sauce
  • cups walnuts4
  • cups almonds2
  • cups whole milk1 1⁄2
  • cup crema fresca or heavy cream1
  • cup dry sherry1
  • ounces goat cheese10
  • ounces cream cheese8
  • cup chopped onion1⁄4
  • cup sugar1⁄4
  • teaspoon salt1
  • teaspoon ground mexican cinnamon1⁄4
  • pomegranate seeds, for garnish
  • fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Once hot, add in the onions and cook until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the beef, ham, pork and veal. Cook, breaking up the larger pieces of meat, until browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add in the peaches, pears, tomatoes, apples, plantains and pineapple, and cook for a few minutes. Then add in the prunes, citron, apricots and raisins. Cook for a few minutes and then add in the black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and some salt, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sherry, white wine, butter, bay leaves, marjoram and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 35 minutes.

  2. 2

    Carefully drain the stuffing and remove the herbs and bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Roast the chiles over an open flame or on the stovetop until the skin blackens on each side, about 3 minutes, then wrap the peppers in paper towels, and place in a large bowl covered with plastic wrap. When cool enough to handle, peel, seed and devein the chiles.

  4. 4

    Mix 2 cups water with the vinegar, then place the peppers in the mixture and soak for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the peppers, and then stuff each pepper with 4 to 6 ounces of stuffing depending on the size.

  5. 5

    Soak the walnuts and almonds overnight. Alternatively, place the nuts in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat, adding some ice to cool. Once the nuts are done soaking, peel and rinse them with cold water, and then drain.

  6. 6

    In a food processor add the milk, crema, sherry and nuts, and process until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky. Then add the goat cheese, cream cheese, onions, sugar, salt and cinnamon.

  7. 7

    Serve the peppers cut-side down, add a generous amount of sauce, and then garnish with parsley and pomegranate seeds.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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