Pozole Verde Recipe

Pozole Verde Recipe

From: Mexico

By: Zamira Cantú

Pozole Verde is not only a delicious and comforting dish, but it also holds great cultural significance in Mexico. In ancient Aztec culture, it was believed that pozole had sacred properties and was typically served at special occasions such as weddings, religious celebrations and festivals. Even today, it is often served at family gatherings, birthdays and other special events, just like Zamira explains. 

While there are 3 kinds of pozole, rojo, verde, and blanca, Zamira says this kind is by far her favorite! She suggests only adding salt to taste at the end and not in the middle of cooking to ensure it is not too salty.  

Pozole verde is comforting, delicious, and brings people together, making it a perfect dish to enjoy with loved ones. Let the rich history and cultural significance of this dish transport you to the heart of Mexico with every spoonful.

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  • Prep Time

    Less than 30 min

  • Cook Time

    More than 1 hour

  • Serves

    5+

  • Meal Type

    Main Dish

  • Dietary Stuff

    Contains Meat

  • Difficulty

    Moderate - New Skills or Ingredients Await

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How to Prepare Pozole Verde

Ingredients:

2 tbsp cooking oil
1 chicken carcass
1 tsp fresh thyme
3 medium laurel leaves
5 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
10 whole black peppercorns
2 medium carrots
2 celery sticks
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3 medium poblano peppers
½ bunch cilantro
1 lb green tomatoes
28 oz precooked pozole corn
5 oz bacon
Salt to taste

TO ACCOMPANY
1 chopped white onion
2 cups chopped lettuce
5 chopped serrano chiles
7 chopped radishes
7 lemons
Dried oregano
Corn toast

Instructions:

Chop the white onion, carrot, and celery into uniform pieces. Set aside.

In a tall pot, heat oil. Add cut vegetables and garlic. Fry for a few minutes.

Add chicken carcass. Cook a few more minutes.

Add chicken breasts, pepper, and aromatic herbs. Cover with water and cook over high heat.

Allow to come to a boil. Lower heat to medium to cook chicken.

Boil water and cook green tomatoes in water until soft.

Roast poblano peppers directly on fire. Place in plastic bag or on plate so they sweat. Clean and peel.

Add cleaned poblano peppers and cooked green tomatoes to a blender with cilantro, cooked onion and garlic from the broth, plus a little broth from cooking chicken. Blend until homogeneous.

Once chicken is cooked, strain broth into a separate pot. (Set aside- do not throw away.)
In same pot, add finely chopped bacon and brown.

Then pour strained cooking broth back in with the washed pre-cooked corn.

Allow to cook for 10 minutes over high heat. Then add blended mixture and continue cooking until corn is cooked.

Shred chicken. Add to broth. Add salt to taste. Turn off heat.

How to Serve Pozole Verde

"To serve, accompany with lettuce, radish, lemon, onion, oregano and if you like spicy, chili. Don't forget the toast!" - Zamira

Tips for Making this Pozole Verde Recipe

Do not let the broth boil.
Clean poblano peppers well and clean them of all seeds.
Rinse the pozole corn and let it dry.
Always add salt at the end.

What is Pozole?

Pozole is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed for centuries in Mexico, and is often served at celebrations and special occasions. It's considered a comfort food, hearty and filling, and also versatile in the sense that can be served as a meat based or vegetarian dish. The variations of pozole are countless and can vary from region to region, but the love for it is common among Mexicans.

Pozole is a soup or stew made with hominy, which are dried, treated corn kernels that have had the outer hull and germ removed. The hominy is then rehydrated and used in the dish. Pozole is typically made with pork or chicken, and can also be made with beef or fish.

What are the 3 Types of Pozole?

The 3 types of pozole are pozole rojo, pozole verde, and pozole blanca.

Pozole rojo is made with a red chile base. Pozole verde is made with a green chile base. Pozole blanca is not made with a chile base. It is typically made using garlic, herbs, and onions to flavor the broth. Pozole blanca is the most traditional version of pozole.

What is Pozole Verde Made Of?

Pozole Verde is a traditional Mexican soup. The ingredients used in the dish can vary depending on the recipe, but a traditional Pozole Verde typically includes hominy, meat, green chile base, vegetables, spices, and toppings.

Pozole Verde is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for warming up on a cold day. The green chile base gives it a unique tangy and citrusy flavor, and the hominy adds a satisfying texture to the soup.

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