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Belizean Chilmole Recipe

Belize Chilmole Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Belizean Chilmole recipe also holds numerous health benefits. The spices used in the dish, such as cumin and coriander, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Belizean
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. chicken or pork
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups of chicken or pork broth
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 ancho chiles dried and seeded
  • 2 pasilla chiles dried and seeded
  • 2 corn tortillas toasted
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking the meat and vegetables
  • Separate pan for toasting the dried chiles
  • Blender or food processor for blending the chile paste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken or pork and brown on all sides.
  2. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the bell peppers and tomatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, toast the dried chiles until fragrant. Remove from the heat and soak in hot water for 10 minutes.
  5. In a blender or food processor, blend the toasted tortillas, soaked chiles, cumin, coriander, and oregano until smooth.
  6. Add the chile paste to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. Pour in the chicken or pork broth and water and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Toast the dried chiles before soaking to enhance their flavor.
Use a food processor instead of a blender for easier blending of the chile paste.
Make a large batch and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy meal in the future.