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Cholula Recipe

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Sep 18 2024

1h 15m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Cholula in just 1h 15m. (Chef Olea’s interpretation of Chile en Nogada) a tower of chile poblano / ground lamb, pork and beef / nuts / dried fruits / spices over a cold creamy walnut sauce / pomegranate seeds / balsamic jalapeño reduction

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Ingredients

Chiles and Filling

Walnut Sauce

Balsamic Jalapeño Reduction

Garnish

Preparation

Roasting Chiles

1. Roast the Poblano Peppers

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally until the skin is blistered and charred. Remove from the oven and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.

2. Peel and Prepare the Peppers

Once cooled, peel the charred skin from the poblano peppers, cut a slit down the side, and remove the seeds. Set aside.

Preparing the Filling

3. Cook the Meat Filling

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add the ground lamb, pork, and beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Stir in the chopped nuts, dried fruits, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.

Making the Walnut Sauce

4. Blend the Walnut Sauce

In a blender, combine soaked walnuts, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more milk if necessary.

Preparing the Balsamic Jalapeño Reduction

5. Make the Reduction

In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, chopped jalapeño, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Assembling the Dish

6. Assemble the Tower

On a plate, place a layer of the meat mixture inside each poblano pepper. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright to form a tower. Drizzle with walnut sauce and balsamic jalapeño reduction. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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