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Mexican Pozole Rojo (Red Posole) Recipe

Pozole Rojo
Pozole Rojo
  • Preparation time
    200 min
  • Difficulty
    Intermediate
  • Number of servings
    10

Rooted in Mexican culinary heritage, the Pozole Rojo is a traditional dish that celebrates bold flavours and community. Imagine perfectly cooked pork, and a rich, chili-infused broth which is customised with an array of toppings — crunchy radishes, fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and fiery salsa. Whether served as a hearty soup or a main course, Pozole Rojo warms the soul and brings people together.

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Ingredients
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MAGGI Chicken Bouillon
For the stew
  • 30ml vegetable oil
  • 1.2kg pork shoulder, boned
  • 2g dried oregano
  • 2g dried thyme
  • 30g MAGGI Chicken Bouillon
  • 2ltr water
  • 40g dried guajillo chiles, seeds removed
  • 60g dried ancho chiles, seeds removed
  • 30g dried chipotle chilies, seeds removed
  • 200ml boiling water
  • 10g ground cumin
  • 200g MAGGI Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce
  • 500g cooked white corn
To finish
  • 100g white cabbage, shredded
  • 50g coriander, chopped
  • 150g onions, diced
  • 50g radishes, sliced
  • 200g avocado, diced
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
Preparation
  • 1
    Cut the pork into chunks then heat the oil in a saucepan then brown the meat all over then remove and set aside.
  • 2
    Pour the boiling water over the dried chillies and allow to soften for 10 minutes then pour into a blender along with the MAGGI Rich & Rustic Tomato Sauce, cumin, dried oregano dried thyme then blitz until smooth.
  • 3
    Add the chilli sauce to the pan then pour in the water, return the pork then cover and cook for 3 hours or until tender.
  • 4
    Remove any excess fat from the sauce then shred the pork and add the white corn then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Ladle the pork with some broth into serving bowls then garnish with a selection of topping and lime wedges.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100ml

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

484kJ

116 kcal

1879kJ

452 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

23%

 

Fat

7.8g

30.3g

70

43%

of which: saturates

2.1g

8.1g

20

41%

Carbohydrate

3.5g

13.6g

260

5%

of which: sugars

1.4g

5.4g

90

6%

Fibre

2.1g

8.3g

-

-

Protein

7.0g

27.1g

50

54%

Salt

0.35g

1.35g

6

23%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

 Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

1879kJ

452 kcal

 30.3 g 8.1 g 5.4 g 1.35 g
23%* 43%* 41%* 6%* 23%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.

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