A traditional Mexican soup made with hominy (dried corn kernels), meat (traditionally pork), and seasoned with chili peppers. It's typically garnished with lettuce, radishes, oregano, lime, and chili powder.
From Nahuatl 'pozolli,' meaning 'foamy,' referring to the way the hominy corn kernels bloom when cooked. This sacred dish was originally prepared for special ceremonies by the Aztecs and has remained central to Mexican celebrations for over 500 years.
Pozole was considered so sacred by the Aztecs that it was only consumed during religious ceremonies and originally contained human flesh - Spanish colonizers substituted pork, noting its similar taste and texture. Today, it's the ultimate comfort food for Mexican celebrations, especially Independence Day!
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