Los chiles en nogada They not only fill our senses with their flavor, but also generate wars on social networks about whether should be weathered or notand believe it or not, the history of Mexico has the answer to put the debate to rest.
According to the Government of Mexicochiles en nogada must be breaded, and this dish was created in 1821 by the Augustinian nuns in Puebla to celebrate the saint of Agustín de Iturbide. In that same year, the Act of Independence was signed.
The nuns decided to prepare a dish that represented the colors of the flag of the Trigarante Army and chose poblano chili as the main ingredient.
According to the official recipe, or at least the one published by the Mexican government (https://www.gob.mx/agricultura/es/articulos/como-preparo-chiles-en-nogada), to cover them, they created a sauce based on fresh walnuts that they ground on a metate with fresh cheese and sugar, then added milk and a little sherry wine, to cover the breaded chiles, which they then arranged on large plates and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves, achieving the tricolor colors.
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One of the places where you can enjoy this peculiar dish of Mexican cuisine is in the restaurant ‘Don Lazarus the Traveler’which this year celebrates its 80 years of foundation.
And although this place does not cape its chiles, it does follow the recipe of its founder to the letter, which has fed several generations of IPN students and families curious to try its famous chiles. one kilo chili peppers.
Don Lázaro, an immigrant who arrived in Mexico in 1939, was responsible for founding this space as a thank you to this country that opened the doors for him to get ahead, thus dedicating his life to helping others.
Since 1944, this restaurant full of culture and tradition has been responsible for offering traditional dishes with a tasty homemade flavor that has been a favorite for several generations.
From a delicious chicken broth, rich roast beef, enchiladas, seasonal waters and a wide variety of desserts, they have been part of the favorite food of customers who return again and again to taste these foods.
In addition, from this month of August until mid-October, in ‘Don Lázaro El Viajero’, you can enjoy the famous chiles en nogada weighing one kilo!
With more than 30 ingredients of the highest quality, from chili, pomegranate and filling that complement each other in an exquisite way, this dish arrives to conquer the national season.
Under the motto ‘If it’s not exquisite, you don’t pay’, its peculiarity stands out in its exquisiteness and size, since it is not found anywhere else in Mexico City.
And you, would you dare to try this delicious dish?
ACJ
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2024-08-15 17:21:04