Puebla’s
excellent cuisine,
which is
the result
of a strong
culinary heritage,
offers a wide
variety of
spices, delicious
dishes and
sweets. During
you visit,
don’t miss out on
Puebla’s tasty
treats, such
as the mole, made
with various
spices and chili
peppers. This
is one
of the
state’s most
important dishes
and it has
become world
famous. Another
regional favorite are
the chiles en nogada (stuffed
peppers bathed
in walnut sauce),
which traditionally are
prepared in the
months of
August and
September. Legend
has it that
they were
created to
honor General Agustin de
Iturbide by mixing
indigenous and
mestizo ingredients,
such as chili
peppers, castilla walnuts
and pomegranate
seeds. Other
foods that
you must
try are the
gorditas, chalupas, el pipian
and maguey worms.
You’ll also
want to
check out the
colorful selection
of pastries
and sweets
at the
bakeries and
candy shops.
Some of
the more popular
sweets include tortitas de Santa
Clara, jamoncillos de mazapan
and goat’s
milk, and
delicious vanilla,
pineapple and
coconut yams..
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