Aztec Shrimp Stew Tlaxtihuilli Recipe

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Aztec Shrimp Stew Tlaxtihuilli
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Directions:

  1. Preheat comal or heavy skillet while you clean, seed and devein
  2. Chilacate (or other) chiles. Turn on exhaust fan while you toast these chiles lightly, pressing them with the back of a large spoon. Do the same with the chiles de árbol. Rinse chiles; cover with 4 cups hot water. Soak 1 hour, then purée soaked chiles with small amount of soaking water, garlic and cumin seed until a smooth paste forms. Heat oil in a deep casserole, add chile paste and simmer, uncovered, over medium heat until thick. Season to taste with salt.
  3. In a deep bowl, place masa and moisten with about 11/2 cups hot water or broth until the mixture is of a medium-thick consistency. Strain; add
  4. Liquefied masa to chile paste and continue simmering until paste
  5. Thickens, about 10 minutes. Add shrimp and toasted shrimp powder and cook 5 minutes. Add remaining hot water and cook 10 minutes. Correct seasoning. Serve stew in deep bowls with limes on the side and fresh corn tortillas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 499.44 Kcal (2091 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.08g 51%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 1417.49mg 59%
Potassium 136.79mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.34g 14%
Sugars 0.21g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 10.85g 22%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 98.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.54 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.67g 51%
Cholesterol 10.09mg 24%
Sodium 200.2mg 59%
Potassium 19.32mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.98g 14%
Sugars 0.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 10%
Protein 1.53g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 12%
Calcium 13.9mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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