• Tacos 'n Such - 03b

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Sun Nov 6 12:26:00 2022
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    Title: Mole Negro - PART 2
    Categories: Chilies, Fruits, Pork, Nuts, Chocolate
    Yield: 8 servings

    DIRECTIONS CONTINUE

    Heat 1 tablespoon lard in the same large, heavy pot over
    medium-high and fry almonds, peanuts, canela, cloves,
    anise, allspice, peppercorns and pumpkin seeds, stirring
    occasionally, until browned and seeds begin to pop,
    about 2 minutes. Add raisins, sesame seeds, cumin,
    thyme, oregano and avocado leaf, and cook, stirring
    constantly, until raisins are puffed and herbs are
    beginning to toast and are very fragrant, about 1
    minute. Add chilies, plantain, charred vegetables,
    tostadas, chicken stock and salt to the pot and bring to
    a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and
    cook until the chilies and nuts smash easily when
    pressed on the side of the pot, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove
    from the heat and set the pot aside to cool slightly
    before blending.

    Working in batches if necessary, carefully blend the
    chile mixture and liquid until as smooth as possible.
    Transfer to a large bowl, stirring to combine each new
    addition.

    Rinse and dry the pot, set it over medium-high, and heat
    the remaining 2 tablespoons lard until very hot.
    Carefully but quickly, pour the blended mole into the
    hot lard and immediately cover; it will spit and
    sputter, so an apron and long sleeves are a good idea.
    After the bubbles have slowed, stir, scraping up any
    fried bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat
    to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently,
    until the mole is glossy and the consistency of gravy,
    about 10 minutes. Stir in the chocolate and remove from
    the heat. Continue to stir until the chocolate is
    completely melted.

    Serve over chicken and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

    Yield: 8 servings

    By: Rick A. Martínez

    RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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