Paniolo Macadamia Nut and Chipotle Chili
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Chili Nation—Jane and Michael Stern
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Chili, Main Dish, Pork
Ingredients
- 4 large dried ancho chiles
- 4 dried chipotle chiles
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole macadamia nuts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 lbs boneless pork, cubed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 (6 ounce) bag terra chips
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Put all the dried chiles in a large heatproof bowl; add boiling water to cover.
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Let stand 30 minutes, then seed and stem them.
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In a food processor, puree the chiles with ½ cup of chicken broth and the macadamia nuts; set aside.
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In a large pot, saute the garlic and onion in the oil until soft.
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Add in the pork; cook until browned; drain off any excess fat.
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To the pork/onion mixture, add in the chile puree, salt, chili powder, coriander, and remaining 1 cup chicken broth.
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Bring to boil; decrease heat to a slow simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring regularly, for 30 minutes.
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To serve: place a handful of Terra chips in a bowl; ladle on the chili, and sprinkle it with parsley.