Chiles en Nogada
Poblano chiles stuffed with picadillo and draped in walnut cream sauce with pomegranate seeds, echoing the Mexican flag.
Why It Works
The sweet-savory picadillo against the rich, slightly bitter walnut cream creates a remarkable contrast; charring and peeling poblanos adds smokiness without raw vegetal flavor.
Key Ingredients
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