{"id":26371,"date":"2026-08-31T23:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T23:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavicenta.com.mx\/en\/?p=26371"},"modified":"2026-09-15T23:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:37:19","slug":"battered-or-unbattered-the-debate-dividing-every-table-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavicenta.com.mx\/en\/battered-or-unbattered-the-debate-dividing-every-table-this-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Battered or unbattered: the debate dividing every table this September"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the same discussion every year: is *chile en nogada* best enjoyed battered or unbattered? At La Vicenta, we don\u2019t pick a side\u2014we take both.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The case for the battered version<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s the classic\u2014the one most people grew up eating. That golden, fluffy coating enveloping the chili adds an extra texture, creating a contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft interior. For many, it just isn&#8217;t the same without the batter.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The case for the unbattered version<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here, nothing gets in the way: the stuffed chili, bathed in *nogada* sauce, is revealed exactly as it is, without any layers in between. Proponents of this version argue that it allows you to better appreciate every flavor, with no filter between your palate and the dish.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What if you don\u2019t have to pick a side?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that at La Vicenta, we don\u2019t make you decide once and for all. You can try both versions, compare them, and form your own well-founded opinion.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>You decide the verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Come try both versions at La Vicenta Miyana or Tezontle between July 15 and September 30, and finally decide which side you\u2019re on.<\/p>\n<p>Book your table on our website and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the same discussion every year: is *chile en nogada* best enjoyed battered or unbattered? At La Vicenta, we don\u2019t pick a side\u2014we take both. The case for the battered version It\u2019s the classic\u2014the one most people grew up eating. 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