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Chiles en Nogada

Chiles en Nogada reads fruity 5.7, sweetness 5.6 and umami 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican main, about 1 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 5.5 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 7.4 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Fruity 5.7 · Sweetness 5.6 · Umami 5.1 · Richness 4.4 · Nutty 4.0 · Citrus 3.4 · Floral 3.1 · Allium 2.9 · Earthy 2.4 · Sourness 2.4 · Salinity 2.1 · Funk & Ferment 1.9 · Heat 1.7 · Herbaceous 1.7 · Bitterness 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.4

What's in it (22)

• 8 poblano chiles
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 peaches diced
• 2 pears diced
• 1/2 ripe plantain diced
• 2 tomatoes diced
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tbsp candied citron
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 white onion
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cloves ground
• 1 cup fresh walnuts
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sherry
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Time & effort: about 1 hr (30 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 174.9 kcal, 8.6 g protein, 11 g fat, 12 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

1. Make the picadillo filling by sauteing onion, garlic, and meat, then adding chopped fruits, almonds, raisins, and warm spices; cook until fragrant and dry.
2. Roast and peel poblano chiles, stuff each one generously with the picadillo, and let cool to room temperature.
3. Blend walnuts with cheese, milk, and sherry into a creamy nogada sauce and spoon over the stuffed chiles, then garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley.

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• Chiles en Nogada Poblanos — Mexican · Puebla
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• Harissa Roasted Chicken and Potatoes — Middle Eastern
• Curried Rice Pilaf — Indian
• Kebab Karaz (Lamb Meatballs in Sour Cherry Sauce) — Syrian

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.