Jul 14 2026
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Sierra Norte "oaxaca" Purple Recipe

Inspired by Centrico
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Sierra Norte "oaxaca" Purple Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For the Purple Sauce

For the Main Dish

Method

Preparing the Purple Sauce

  1. 1

    Soak the Dried Corn

    In a large bowl, soak the dried purple corn in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to rehydrate.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chiles

    While the corn is soaking, remove the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Rinse them under running water.

  3. 3

    Cook the Ingredients

    In a pot, add the soaked purple corn, rehydrated chiles, garlic, onion, and salt. Pour in 4 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the corn is tender.

  5. 5

    Blend the Sauce

    Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Heat the Sauce

    In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the blended sauce and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Preparing the Main Dish

  1. 7

    Cook the Chicken

    In the same pan, add the chicken thighs and sear them on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 8

    Add the Sauce

    Pour the prepared purple sauce over the seared chicken. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 9

    Prepare the Rice

    In a separate pot, combine rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  4. 10

    Heat the Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  5. 11

    Serve

    Serve the chicken topped with the purple sauce alongside rice and black beans. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

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