POZOLE- Master Chef Antonio Cruz recipe
Authentic Mexican Pozole Soup with a Master Chef Touch
Embrace the warmth of winter with a hearty bowl of Mexican Pozole Soup, where tender hominy corn, savoury broth, and rich spices meld into a comforting symphony of flavours. Let each spoonful take you on a journey to Mexico, perfect for warming up at home and bringing joy to your taste buds!
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 1.5 hours
INGREDIENTS
El Cielo Pozole Cooking Ingredients
- 1 can x Maiz Blanco White Hominy Corn 800gr
- 2 pz x El Cielo - Ancho Chile Dried
- 2 pz x El Cielo - Guajillo Chile Dried
- 2 pz x El Cielo - Arbol Chile Dried
- 2 pz x El Cielo - Habanero Chile Dried (optional)
- 1 tbsp El Cielo - Mexican Oregano Dried
Fresh Ingredients
- 500gr Pork butt or shoulder chopped into small cubes
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 Big brown onion quartered
- Bunch of coriander
Pantry Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 3 Bayleaves
- 750ml Veggie stock
- Black Peppercorns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- Thinly sliced cabbage
- Finely chopped white onion
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Fresh coriander
- Avocado
- Lime wedges
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- De-seed your chiles and soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes
- Saute the onion, garlic with a little salt till they get nice and brown.
- Blend your re-hydrated chiles with the onion and the garlic with the help of some of the soaking water till you get a paste, and reserve for later.
- On a very high heat sear your pieces of pork till they are nice and brown, then add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Make your bouquet of flavor by wrapping the coriancer, bay leaves and peppercorns into a cheese cloth and some butchers twine. (this is for easy removal)
- Add your chilli paste, oregano, vinegar, your aromat bouquet and top up with veggie stock.
- Bring to a simmer and lower to a very low heat.
- Cook covered for 1 hour.
- Drain the hominy corn and add to the pot with the pork and cook for 30 minutes more.
- Check for seasoning.
Plate a good amount of the pork , corn and the delicious broth and add all your toppings! You can even fry some corn tortillas with your Pozole!
Enjoy!
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