Chile en Nogada is a cultural icon

People across Mexico delight in eating chili en nogada to celebrate Independence Day. CGTN's Al Baverstock talks to chefs and connoisseurs about why this dish is so important to them.

Chile en Nogada is a famous dish linked to the Mexico’s Independence Day that falls on September 16th. Watch the original video on CGTN America

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It’s believed that the dish, which has almond, apple, pear, peach, and meat was first served in 1821, at the end of the independence fight.

People across Mexico delight in eating it a every year.

CGTN’s Al Baverstock talks to chefs and connoisseurs about why this dish is so important to them.