Chiles en Nogada
Poblano pepper filled with pork picadillo mixed with apple, pear, peach and nuts in our special nuts & goat cheese sauce. A must in september in Cutzamala!
Dish story
Chiles en nogada are one of the most iconic dishes in Mexican cuisine and one of the finest expressions of Puebla’s culinary tradition. Their combination of poblano pepper, picadillo filling, walnut sauce and pomegranate creates a complex, festive dish deeply rooted in Mexico’s gastronomic heritage.
Cutzamala version
At Cutzamala, we prepare our own version with poblano peppers filled with a picadillo made from peach, pear, apple and dried fruits. They are served with a creamy walnut and goat cheese sauce, adding richness, balance and a distinctive character while preserving the essence of the traditional dish.
Main ingredients
The poblano pepper is one of the most distinctive ingredients in Mexican cuisine. Its fresh, slightly sweet flavor and mild heat make it ideal for stuffing while allowing it to retain its own character. In chiles en nogada, it forms the base that brings together the richness of the picadillo and the creaminess of the walnut sauce.
