You have four more days to get in on our Littleton Restaurant Week & Mexican Independence Day special dish, Chiles en Nogada. After Monday, you'll have to wait a year for us to offer it again!
Why is this dish important? 🤓
Chiles en nogada is a Mexican dish that is celebrated for its rich history, vibrant colors, and depth of flavors. It is served throughout Mexico in September to honor the country's Independence Day on September 16. The dish is significant for a number of reasons, including:
Symbol of Mexico's flag
The dish's colors—green poblano chiles, white sauce, and red pomegranate seeds—represent the colors of the Mexican flag.
Tribute to Mexican independence
The dish is believed to have been first prepared in 1821 to honor General AgustĂn de Iturbide, who was instrumental in winning the Mexican War of Independence.
Symbol of cultural convergence
The dish symbolizes the convergence of traditions and religions that occurred five centuries ago in what is now Mexico.
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