Green Mole

Green Mole is one of the most delicious dishes in Mexican recipes, belonging to the easy chicken recipes. In this recipe, you will find the simplest way to make homemade green mole in the most traditional way.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs, or chicken leg
  • 100 grams pumpkin seeds
  • 50 grams sesame seeds
  • 500 grams tomatillo
  • 4 serrano chiles
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 onions
  • 1/8 cups lard, pork
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • salt, to taste
  • white peppers, to taste
  • fresh parsley, to taste
  • fresh cilantro, to taste
  • fresh epazote, to taste
  • 1/2 Romaine lettuces
  • 1 piece fresh ginger
Preparation
40 mins
1h
Medium
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds and sesame in a skillet. Set aside.
  • Cook the tomato, chiles, garlic, ginger, and onion in a pot with water.
  • Grind the seeds until you obtain a paste.
  • Add the cooked vegetables, spices (cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper), herbs (cilantro, parsley, and epazote), and lettuce to a blender. Add a little of the chicken broth. Blend until you obtain a smooth sauce.
  • Add the lard and the seed paste to a skillet. Gradually incorporate the sauce. Once all the sauce is incorporated, lower the heat and stir constantly. Gradually add the remaining chicken broth. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 20 more minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information

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