This recipe for green mole with chicken is a must in your kitchen, as it is one of the best Mexican moles. Moreover, the combination of almond, pumpkin seed, peanut, and sesame will delight your palate and that of your family.
500 grams tomatillo, cut into quarters, for the mole
4 cups chicken broth, for the mole
2 1/2 cups spinach, only leaves, for the mole
3 leaves Romaine lettuce, chopped, for the mole
4 radishes leaves, for the mole
2 cloves garlic, peeled, for the mole
1/2 onions, for the mole
3 sprigs epazote, only leaves, for the mole
1/4 bunches cilantro, only leaves, for the mole
3 serrano chiles, without tail, for the mole
3/4 cups almonds, sliced, toasted for the mole
3/4 cups peanuts, peeled, unsalted and toasted for the mole
1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds, peeled and toasted, for the mole
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted white, for the mole
1 teaspoon allspice berry, for the mole
3 cloves, for the mole
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, for the mole
2 tablespoons lard, for the mole
salt, for the mole
pumpkin seeds, to decorate the mole
toasted sesame seeds, to decorate the mole
Preparation
2h
1h 30 mins
Low
Cook the chicken in a pot with enough hot water over medium heat with the onion, garlic, cilantro, and a little salt for 40 minutes, or until cooked. Remember to remove all the impurities that the broth usually brings up with a slotted spoon. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the broth and set aside.
Blend the tomatillo with the previously strained chicken broth, spinach, romaine lettuce, radish leaves, garlic, onion, epazote, cilantro, serrano pepper, toasted almond, toasted peanut, toasted pumpkin seed, toasted sesame, allspice, clove, and cumin until fully integrated. You should obtain a smooth mixture and remember that to blend all the ingredients perfectly, you can do it in two or more parts. Set aside.
Heat the lard in a saucepan and add the blended mixture. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring gently and constantly to avoid sticking. When the fat begins to rise, it means the green mole is ready.
Serve the chicken, pour over the green mole, and decorate with pumpkin seeds and toasted sesame. If desired, you can accompany it with red rice.
Nutritional Information
* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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