If you want to prepare some traditional chiles en nogada to celebrate the independence of Mexico, it is best to plan, as prices tend to increase, stores fill up, and ingredients run out. So, on this occasion, we estimated how much it costs to make chiles en nogada for the national month.
How much do the ingredients for chile en nogada cost?
The original recipe for chili en nogada is prepared with a long list of ingredients: poblano chili, pork, and beef, garlic, onion, tomato, crystallized fruit, milk pear, Creole peach, evening apple, plantain, spices, almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, sherry, goat cheese, pomegranate, and parsley.
It turns out to be quite an expensive recipe, so at kiwilimón, we compared prices in stores, supermarkets, and delivery services to estimate how much it costs to make four chiles en nogada.
poblano chili
The prices of fresh poblano chili, the star ingredient of the most iconic dish of the national month, vary depending on the stores. We found that they range from $45.00, $48.80, $51.80, and up to $54.90 per kilo.
ground beef
Ground beef is one of the main ingredients in the filling of chiles en nogada. We found that until today July 27, the price of ground beef ranges from $71.90, $87.00, $88.00, $94.00, and up to $97.00 for 400 grams, however, there are more expensive options, but this depends on the cut you decide to use for your chilies.
ground pork
In addition to beef, the traditional chile en nogada is also prepared with pork, so it cannot be missing from your shopping list. The prices of this ingredient range from $48.00, $109.00, $129.00, $114.00, and up to $132.00 per half a kilo.
milk pear
The authentic recipe for chiles en nogada is prepared with milk pear, which ranges from $48.90/kg, $62.90, and up to $72.50 per kilo, but considers that preparing four chiles, you will only need half a kilo.
creole peach
You will also need sweet and juicy Creole peaches to scream with the best dish and until today, July 27, the prices range from $49.90, $77.00, $79.90, and $89.90 per kilo; however, remember that to prepare four chiles en nogada, you only need 500 g.
evening apple
This apple is harvested in Puebla, the cradle of chiles en nogada. Although it is scarce during most of the year, you can get it in markets from August and September, but prices vary and range from $19.00 per kilo, but can change from market to market.
Plantain
In the case of sweet plantain, it cannot be missing from your recipe either. These days you will find it between $26.80, $28.90, $30.00, $36.90, and $38.90 per kilo.
Raisins
The filling of the chiles en nogada will never be the same without a touch of raisins, which are priced between $26.90, $29.90, and up to $34.00 for 250 g.
crystallized fruits
Per package, the price of crystallized fruit varies from $117.00 to $177.90 in self-service stores, however, in the markets, you can sell this ingredient in bulk, and it is not necessary to buy the whole kilo. Also, remember that the use of acitrón is prohibited in our country since this species of plant is in danger of extinction.
Almond
You can buy 100 grams of almonds from $39.90, $43.50, and up to $40.00.
Pinion
The pinion is one of the most expensive ingredients to prepare a traditional chili en nogada, as 150 grams cost around $184.00, $113.00, and up to $235.00.
Walnuts
This type of nut gives a woody flavor to the nogada, so you can’t omit this ingredient. For four chiles, you will need 250 grams, around $89.98, $110.00, and $132.50.
Goat cheese
The original recipe for chili en nogada is prepared with goat cheese, which can be had from $55.00 $59.00 and up to $61.00 for a 200g package.
Grenade
The pomegranate gives life, flavor, and color to the chile en nogada, so it cannot be missing from your cart. You can find it from $48.50, $60.00, $64.00, $72.00, and up to $94.50 per kilo.
How much does it cost to make a chile en nogada?
If we consider that you probably already have garlic, onion, tomato, egg, salt, pepper, parsley, cinnamon, oregano, flour, and oil at home, we will calculate the maximum and minimum price of what it costs to cook this Mexican dish; however, you must take into account the rise in prices and that these also change depending on the stall, street market, market or store you go to.
Therefore, to prepare four succulent chiles en nogada, you can spend a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $900, but everything will depend on the quality of the ingredients and where you buy them. So the next time you see a sale, take advantage of it!
