Guerrero
Pozole verde
Hominy and chicken in a tomatillo and pumpkin seed broth. Green, tangy and loaded at the table.
120 minTime
41 gProtein each
mediumSpice
Make it your way
Grandma's wayTomatillo and pepita broth, Guerrero style.
The original555kcalsame
41 gproteinsame
10 gfibresame
120minutessame
Pozole verde.
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
5 steps- 1Simmer the chicken in the water with half the onion, 2 garlic cloves and salt for 35 minutes. Lift out and shred, keeping the broth.
- 2Toast the pumpkin seeds until they pop. Boil the tomatillos, chillies and poblano for 6 minutes.
- 3Blend tomatillos, chillies, seeds, coriander, remaining garlic and a little broth until smooth.
- 4Fry the green sauce in the oil for 5 minutes, then add to the broth with the hominy, oregano and chicken. Simmer gently 20 minutes; do not boil hard.
- 5Serve with chopped onion, radish, cabbage, avocado, oregano and lime.
Serve it like this
Ladle into deep bowls and set garnishes in small dishes around the pot, with tostadas and chicharrón for crunch.