posole; pozole
[ poh-SOH-leh ]
A thick, hearty soup usually eaten as a main course. It consists of pork (sometimes chicken) meat and broth,
HOMINY, onion, garlic, dried
CHILES and
CILANTRO. It's usually served with chopped lettuce, radishes, onions, cheese and
CILANTRO, which diners can add to the soup as they please. Posole originated in Jalisco, in the middle of Mexico's Pacific Coast region, and is traditionally served at Christmastime.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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