Pozole
Mexican hominy and meat soup / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about Pozole, the soup. For the drink, see Pozol.
Pozole (Spanish pronunciation: [po'sole]; from Nahuatl languages: pozolli, meaning cacahuazintle, a variety of corn or maize) is a traditional soup or stew from Mexican cuisine. It is made from hominy with meat (typically chicken or pork), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chili peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa or limes. Known in Mesoamerica since the pre-Colombian era, the stew is common across Mexico and neighboring countries, served both as a day-to-day meal and as a festive dish.
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_(cropped).jpg) Pozole verde at a restaurant in Mexico City (2018) | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Mexico |
| Region or state | Central Mexico |
| Created by | Nahuas |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Hominy, meat (usually pork or chicken), chile peppers, seasonings |
| Variations | Blanco, Verde, Rojo |
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