Turkey Mole Poblano
Serves: 6
Carolyne Schoen
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
49
Sweetness
48
Sourness
43
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Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
Golden Raisins1 cup
Whole Almonds1 cup
Sesame Seed1 tbsp
Whole Black Peppercorns5 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil3 cloves
Garlic (chopped)2 cups
Chicken StockDirections:
1
For the mole: Tear the ancho, Anaheim, and chipotle chiles into large pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they change color a bit, about 2 minutes
2
Put them into a bowl with the raisins and cover them with hot water
3
Soak until softened, about 30 minutes
4
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the almonds, sesame seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, oregano, and thyme
5
Toast for 2 minutes, grind in a spice grinder, and add the powder to a blender
6
In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onions, garlic, and serrano
7
Cook until lightly browned, then add the tomatoes
8
Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 to 15 minutes, then add to the blender
9
Add the chocolate and the soaked chiles and raisins to the blender along with some of the chile soaking liquid
10
Puree, adding more soaking liquid, as needed, to make a smooth sauce
11
(This makes about 4 cups sauce, the recipe uses 2 cups, the extra can be frozen)
12
Pour the lemon juice over the turkey in a large bowl and season it well with salt and pepper
13
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet and brown the turkey on all sides Transfer the browned turkey to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan
14
Pour 2 cups of the mole sauce into the hot skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes
15
Add the chicken stock and return the turkey pieces to the pan
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Simmer, covered, until the turkey is cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes
17
Meanwhile, put the onion and radish slices into a serving bowl
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Add the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt, to taste
19
Mix well and sprinkle with the cheese
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Serve the turkey over cooked white rice and the onion and radish salad
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Garnish everything with cilantro leaves
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Perfect White Rice
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2:1 ratio of water to rice
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For perfect rice every time