Taste of Mexico: Chile en nogada

Published September 9, 2024

September, known as the “mes patrio” — the patriotic month — has begun. This is the month when Mexicans commemorate the consummation of our independence, which took place in 1821. During the official celebration on the 15, the president reenacts the way the independence movement began with what we call the “grito” — the cry of independence.

We also celebrate the “grito” at home, accompanied by family and friends. We dress up to look even more Mexican with sombreros, fake mustaches and braids. We drink tequila, sing Mexican songs, shout “Viva México” and, of course, eat. We’ll discover September’s most typical dishes over the course of this month. However, I want to start with the dish that has the most fame, and that generates the most intrigue for me: chile en nogada.

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