Gastronomy & Heritage
Key Facts
—Season. Chiles en nogada are available in Puebla from July through September, peaking around Mexican Independence Day.
—Origins. The dish was created in Puebla in 1821 by Augustinian nuns to honour Agustín de Iturbide and Mexican independence.
—Symbolism. The green chile, white walnut sauce, and red pomegranate mirror the colours of Mexico’s national flag.
