Chiles en Nogada (Stuffed Peppers with Walnut Sauce)
Warning: This salty-sweet recipe is dangerously addictive. Symbolizing the country’s independence from Spain in 1821, this dish stands out with the colours of the Mexican flag: a bright green pepper…
Instructions
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In a large non-stick skillet over high heat, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the meat and cook until cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium heat until the stuffing mixture is thick. Season with salt. Let cool.
Warning: This salty-sweet recipe is dangerously addictive. Symbolizing the country’s independence from Spain in 1821, this dish stands out with the colours of the Mexican flag: a bright green pepper stuffed with a mix of ground pork, spices and fruits (including banana!), drizzled with a rich sour cream and walnut sauce and topped with juicy red pomegranate seeds. It remains a special-occasion staple to this day, especially in the fall, when walnuts are picked fresh; and though it may be a little elaborate to prepare, one bite of this staff favourite will convince you it was time well spent.
