nogada
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A Mexican sauce made from walnuts often served over stuffed peppers
- noun
- /noʊˈɡɑːdə/
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nogada
- She learned to make nogada from her grandmother's traditional recipe.
Examples
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The chef prepared a delicious nogada to pour over the stuffed peppers.
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Authentic chiles en nogada are a highlight of Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
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The chef prepared a delicious nogada for the special dinner.
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Have you ever tried nogada with your chiles?
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Chiles en Nogada is traditionally topped with nogada, adding a rich, nutty flavor to the dish.
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The chef prepared an authentic recipe featuring nogada for the special dinner event.
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Many people enjoy making nogada at home to serve during festive celebrations.
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Etymology
Nogada comes from the Spanish nogal, which means 'walnut tree', plus an ending that means 'made from'. So a nogada is a sauce made from walnuts, which is why it is poured over chiles en nogada.