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    Oaxacan Recipes

    From grilled meats to rich mole sauces, our members' favorite Oaxacan recipes highlight the best of this Mexican cuisine.

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    Flautas De Pollo With Avocado Cream

    Flautas De Pollo With Avocado Cream

    By GingerlyJ

    3 Reviews

    Slow Cooked Chicken With Tomatillos, Potatoes, Jalapenos and Fre

    Slow Cooked Chicken With Tomatillos, Potatoes, Jalapenos and Fre

    Guajillo Spiced Pork and Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas Al Guajillo)

    Guajillo Spiced Pork and Potatoes (Puerco Y Papas Al Guajillo)

    Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

    Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

    Most Popular Oaxacan Recipes

    Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp
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    We watched these being cooked right by our table while in Huatulco. The smell when the marinade was brushed on the jumbo shrimp while on the grill filled...

    Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp

    Recipe #235007

    Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp

    By Beautiful BC on June 15, 2007

    Recipe #235007

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    "We watched these being cooked right by our table while in Huatulco. The smell when the marinade was brushed on the jumbo shrimp while on the grill filled the air - so good! This is our version. Enjoy! **Preparation time includes 30 minute marinading time (****edit June 25/07 - it was suggested that lime juice would be good instead of lemon juice..."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh cilantro...

    39 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

    Breast of Chicken Oaxaca - Fried Chicken in Chipotle Sauce
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    From the Cooking Light website - a lightened version of a decadent dish served at Casa del Sol in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El...

    Breast of Chicken Oaxaca - Fried Chicken in Chipotle Sauce

    Recipe #213900

    Breast of Chicken Oaxaca - Fried Chicken in Chipotle Sauce

    By SusieQusie on February 26, 2007

    Recipe #213900

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    "From the Cooking Light website - a lightened version of a decadent dish served at Casa del Sol in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso. You can also toss the pasta with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and oregano, as they do at the restaurant."

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    Ingredients: pepper, chipotle chiles in adobo...

    12 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #222092

    Real Fajitas (A Dissertation on Fajitas)
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    O.K., folks! There is NO such thing as a CHICKEN, SHRIMP. SQUID or other type fajita EXCEPT BEEF! The term fajita is the American counterpart of the Mexican...

    Real Fajitas (A Dissertation on Fajitas)

    By Witch Doctor on April 11, 2007

    Recipe #222092

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    "O.K., folks! There is NO such thing as a CHICKEN, SHRIMP. SQUID or other type fajita EXCEPT BEEF! The term fajita is the American counterpart of the Mexican term arracheras, which is the tough and membranous cut from the underbelly of BEEF cattle. The chicken, etc. is simply a piece of chicken wrapped in a tortilla and seasoned with appropriate spices. Fajitas..."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, tequila...

    10 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs

    Total Time: 25 hrs

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    Braised Chicken With Oaxacan Mole
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    This recipe was given to me by a friend. The sauce freezes well and I usually make up the sauce and freeze in 2 cup portions. The 2 cups is perfect...

    Braised Chicken With Oaxacan Mole

    By PaulaG on December 31, 2011

    Recipe #470973

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    "This recipe was given to me by a friend. The sauce freezes well and I usually make up the sauce and freeze in 2 cup portions. The 2 cups is perfect for 10 chicken legs which will serve 4 to 5 people."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cooking oil...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 3 hrs

    3 Ingredient Fabulous Salsa... Delicious, Fresh and so Easy!
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    Born and raised in Texas, I am a snob when it comes to Mexican food. I have tried so many recipes for the perfect salsa and always come back to this one....

    3 Ingredient Fabulous Salsa... Delicious, Fresh and so Easy!

    Recipe #468765

    3 Ingredient Fabulous Salsa... Delicious, Fresh and so Easy!

    By laurelelise94 on November 22, 2011

    Recipe #468765

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    "Born and raised in Texas, I am a snob when it comes to Mexican food. I have tried so many recipes for the perfect salsa and always come back to this one. It's absolutely delicious, fresh, amazingly healthy...AND ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS. Trust me, simple is the way to go with fresh salsa."

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    Ingredients: garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes...

    1 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #467646

    Hibiscus / Jamaica Flower Enchiladas
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    From the reader request section of the November 2011 issue of Bon Appetit. Reprinted there as a recipe from Chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita at a restaurant in...

    Hibiscus / Jamaica Flower Enchiladas

    By Wish I Could Cook on November 6, 2011

    Recipe #467646

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    "From the reader request section of the November 2011 issue of Bon Appetit. Reprinted there as a recipe from Chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita at a restaurant in Mexico City called Azul Condesa. Now with all the attributions duly given, this makes a delicious vegan enchilada that is quite different from the usual variations. You can find dried hibiscus flowers..."

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    Ingredients: pepper, corn tortillas...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs

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    Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style
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    These unusual, luscious lentils are a traditional Lenten meal of Oaxaca, Mexico. Pineapple, plantain, cloves and allspice give this dish a tropical feel...

    Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style

    Recipe #85328

    Lenten Lentils, Oaxacan-Style

    By EdsGirlAngie on February 29, 2004

    Recipe #85328

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    "These unusual, luscious lentils are a traditional Lenten meal of Oaxaca, Mexico. Pineapple, plantain, cloves and allspice give this dish a tropical feel - plus there's plenty of garlic for zip. Garnish with fried plantain slices."

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    Ingredients: cloves, dried lentils, garlic...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Jicama Y Ensalada Anaranjada Picante (Spicy Oranges & Jicama
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    I love sweet and spicy combinations and this fruit salad is one of those great pairings. Salad should chill for about 2 hours before serving so plan ahead....

    Jicama Y Ensalada Anaranjada Picante (Spicy Oranges & Jicama

    Recipe #170119

    Jicama Y Ensalada Anaranjada Picante (Spicy Oranges & Jicama

    By NcMysteryShopper on May 29, 2006

    Recipe #170119

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    "I love sweet and spicy combinations and this fruit salad is one of those great pairings. Salad should chill for about 2 hours before serving so plan ahead."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, red jalapeno chiles...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Recipe #112872

    Oaxacan Chicken Mole
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    Posted in response to a request; recipe was found in the 12/93 issue of Bon Appetit.

    Oaxacan Chicken Mole

    By Lennie on March 7, 2005

    Recipe #112872

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    "Posted in response to a request; recipe was found in the 12/93 issue of Bon Appetit."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, olive oil...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)
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    I think I got this from the Urban Peasant website. It is soooo good to make on a snowy night while curled up with another warm body and a movie.

    Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

    Recipe #74529

    Agasajos (Mexican Hot Chocolate)

    By horseplay on October 30, 2003

    Recipe #74529

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    "I think I got this from the Urban Peasant website. It is soooo good to make on a snowy night while curled up with another warm body and a movie."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, oranges...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Zesty Refried Beans
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    Take 2 cans of ordinary, bland refried beans and give them some extra flavor! My kids love it fixed this way!

    Zesty Refried Beans

    Recipe #230231

    Zesty Refried Beans

    By Witch Doctor on May 24, 2007

    Recipe #230231

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    "Take 2 cans of ordinary, bland refried beans and give them some extra flavor! My kids love it fixed this way!"

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, refried beans...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Jalapeños Rellenos (Stuffed Jalapenos)
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    Soledad Díaz of Oaxaca’s El Topil restaurant serves these with mezcal. For those that LOVE hot peppers!! The heat is wonderful in this dish and...

    Jalapeños Rellenos (Stuffed Jalapenos)

    Recipe #138699

    Jalapeños Rellenos (Stuffed Jalapenos)

    By NcMysteryShopper on September 23, 2005

    Recipe #138699

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    "Soledad Díaz of Oaxaca’s El Topil restaurant serves these with mezcal. For those that LOVE hot peppers!! The heat is wonderful in this dish and the stuffing aids in cooling it down. Oh Yum! Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, queso fresco...

    5 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Bistec a La Mexicana
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    This dish is called Mexican beefsteak because of the colors of the ingredients: white onion, red tomato and green chili. Since white, red and green are...

    Bistec a La Mexicana

    Recipe #225105

    Bistec a La Mexicana

    By Witch Doctor on April 28, 2007

    Recipe #225105

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    "This dish is called Mexican beefsteak because of the colors of the ingredients: white onion, red tomato and green chili. Since white, red and green are the colors of the Mexican National Flag, Mexican beefsteak is one of the most popular dishes in Mexico."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, fresh lime juice...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Recipe #339655

    Authentic Chile Rellenos
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    This recipe is for those that have access to a store that sells Mexican groceries. Often it is hard to distinguish the fresh cheeses, such as queso blanco...

    Authentic Chile Rellenos

    By ditsyquoin on November 25, 2008

    Recipe #339655

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    "This recipe is for those that have access to a store that sells Mexican groceries. Often it is hard to distinguish the fresh cheeses, such as queso blanco or panela from the melting cheeses like queso oaxaca. Either will work in this recipe. Just don't use a hard cheese like cotiga which is a hard cheese sililar to parmesan. I have been searching..."

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    Ingredients: eggs, frying oil...

    3 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

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    Braised Chicken With Oaxacan Mole

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    "This was very good. The heat level was just about perfect for me; definite chile flavor without burning my tongue out. I loved the richness that the..." more 

    By IngridH
    on December 31, 2011

    3 Ingredient Fabulous Salsa... Delicious, Fresh and so Easy!

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    "This is fantastic!!! So easy & all ingredients I have on hand at all times! And the best part? Tastes awesome! Thanks for sharing." 

    By Prana Princess
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    "This is the way they serve them in Dallas. I loved them and so easy. Thanks alot." 

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    on December 27, 2010

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