Archive for the 'Chiles' Category

Salsa de Molcajete – Roasted Tomato Salsa

Ingredients: 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1/2 Medium White Onion, sliced 4 Chiles de Árbol 3 – 5 Roma Tomatoes Salt, to taste Equipment: Molcajete and tejolote (For more information, see below at the end of this recipe.) Directions: In a comal or dry skillet set over medium heat, roast the garlic and onion. Remove the [...]

Mexican Ancho Chile Pork Chops

Ingredients: 3 Ancho Chile Peppers (if dried, rehydrate in hot water 15 minutes and remove stems) 1/3 Cup Chopped White Onion 3 Garlic Cloves 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cloves 2 Tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar, or to taste 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 1 Cup [...]

Mexican Potatoes with Poblano Peppers – Papas con Rajas

Ingredients: 1 – 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Medium White Onion, thinly sliced into wedges 1 – 2 Poblano Chile Peppers 4 Medium Potatoes, peeled, quartered, and boiled until soft 2 – 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste Sea Salt, to taste Directions: After boiling the potatoes, drain and allow to [...]

Chicken Breast Roasted in Poblano Sauce / Pollo en Salsa de Poblano

Ingredients: 1 Whole Bone-in Chicken Breast (about 1.5 lb) with skin, patted dry 2 Large Poblano Chile Peppers Sea Salt, to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste 1 Medium White Onion, coarsely chopped 3 Garlic Cloves 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped 1 Cup Chicken Broth (or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder dissolved in 1 [...]

Chiles en Nogada / Stuffed Poblano Peppers in Nut Sauce

Stuffed Chiles Ingredients: 3/4 Cup Raisins 1/2 Cup (125 ml) Dry or Sweet Sherry 8 Large Poblano Chile Peppers 3 Roma Tomatoes 500 Grams (1 Pound) Ground Pork 1/2 Medium White Onion, diced 2 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 Cup (250 ml) Chicken Broth (or substitute 2 Teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Powder dissolved in 1 Cup Hot [...]

Squash Blossom Soup / Sopa de Flor de Calabaza

Mexican cuisine includes the use of the delicate flor de calabaza (also known as squash blossoms or pumpkin flowers). These flowers are used in a variety of ways, such as in quesadillas, empanadas, and soups. In addition to flor de calabaza, epazote is another native plant which is an integral part of Mexican cuisine. You’ll [...]

Roasted Poblano Chicken & Bean Soup

Ingredients: 500 Grams Pinto Beans, debris removed and rinsed 1 Whole Chicken, cut into separate pieces (keep the feet – they add nice flavor to the soup) 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 4 Tablespoons Butter 7 Cups Chicken Stock (you can substitute chicken bouillon powder in hot water) 1 Large Onion, chopped 6 Garlic Cloves, minced [...]