Chiles en Nogada with Stuffed Poblano Chilis, Walnut Cream Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds
Difficulty Elevated
Cuisine Mexican
Diets Omnivore
Yield 4 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Chiles en Nogada with Stuffed Poblano Chilis, Walnut Cream Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds
A elevated Mexican dish perfect for omnivore diets. Using fresh ingredients from your pantry, customized by our World Class AI Chef.
Nutrition Facts
Cooking Steps
Each component prepared separately.
Pomegranate Garnish
Ingredientssubstitutes
Pomegranate Garnish
Pomegranate
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1pcs
parsley
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30g
Pomegranate Garnish Instructions
Prep
1. Cut the pomegranate in half and gently tap the back with a wooden spoon to release the seeds into a bowl.
2. Wash the parsley, pat it completely dry, and finely chop the leaves, discarding any thick stems.
Serve
3. Place the stuffed warm chilis on individual serving plates.
4. Generously drape the chilled walnut cream sauce over the chilis, covering them completely but leaving the stems visible.
5. Sprinkle the bright red pomegranate seeds and the chopped green parsley over the white sauce to represent the colors of the Mexican flag.
Stuffed Poblano Chilis
Ingredientssubstitutes
Stuffed Poblano Chilis
chili peppers
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6pcs
beef ground beef
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250g
pork ground pork
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250g
onion
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100g
garlic
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15g
apple
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100g
pear
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100g
raisins
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50g
cinnamon
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1tsp
ground cloves
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0.2tsp
Stuffed Poblano Chilis Instructions
Prep
1. Roast the poblano chilis directly over a gas flame or under a broiler at 230°C until the skin is charred and blistered on all sides.
2. Place the charred chilis in a plastic bag and seal it for 10 minutes to allow the steam to loosen the skins.
3. Carefully peel the charred skin off the chilis. Make a vertical slit in each and remove the seeds and veins while keeping the stem intact.
4. Finely dice the onion, garlic, apple, and pear into uniform small pieces.
Cook
5. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in a little oil over medium heat until translucent. Handle raw ground beef and pork carefully to avoid cross-contamination.
6. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, until an internal temperature of 71°C is reached.
7. Stir in the diced apple, pear, raisins, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer for 15 minutes until the fruit is tender and the flavors are melded.
Serve
8. Allow the meat mixture (picadillo) to cool slightly, then carefully stuff each prepared poblano chili until plump.
Walnut Cream Sauce
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Walnut Cream Sauce
walnuts
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200g
heavy cream
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250ml
goat cheese
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100g
white sugar
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15g
cinnamon
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0.5tsp
Walnut Cream Sauce Instructions
Prep
1. Soak the walnuts in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain and rub them with a towel to remove as much of the bitter brown skin as possible.
2. Combine the cleaned walnuts, heavy cream, goat cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in a high-speed blender.
Cook
3. Blend the mixture on high until it is completely smooth, silky, and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
4. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the sauce.
Serve
5. Chill the walnut sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the texture to set.
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Ingredient Substitutes
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Instead of
chili peppers
bell peppers
eggplant
paprika
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beef ground beef
beef brisket
beef chuck roast/shoulder clod
beef flank steak
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pork ground pork
bacon
pork bone-in neck steaks
pork diced shoulder
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onion
fennel bulbs
garlic
leeks
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garlic
fennel bulbs
leeks
onion
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apple
asian pear
pear
quince
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pear
apple
asian pear
quince
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raisins
dates
dried apricots
dried cranberries
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cinnamon
almond extract
cardamom
cocoa powder
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ground cloves
Cayenne Pepper
Chili Flakes
Chili Powder
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walnuts
cashews
hazelnuts
macadamia nuts
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heavy cream
sour cream
crème fraîche
half and half
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goat cheese
cottage cheese
blue cheese
Burrata
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white sugar
brown sugar
glucose
honey
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cinnamon
almond extract
cardamom
cocoa powder
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Pomegranate
Avocado
banana
dragon fruit
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parsley
basil
chives
cilantro