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Toasted Almond Poblano Mole Sauce

Toasted Almond Poblano Mole Sauce

Toasted Almond Poblano Mole Sauce



Almond Board of California

Source:
Almond Board of California

Source: Almond Board of California

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Yield: 8

Ingredients & Directions


4 large
1 small
2 Tbsp.
1/2 C.
1/4 C.
2 tsp.
1/8 tsp.
1 tsp.
1 1/2 C.
1 oz.
1/3 C.
1 Tbsp.
3/4 tsp.


Poblano chiles (about 3/4 pound)
Onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Olive oil
Slivered almonds
Pine nuts
Hot chili powder, or 2 teaspoons chili powder plus
Cayenne
Ground cumin
Chicken broth
Semisweet chocolate, chopped
Whole fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh lime juice
Salt


Procedure

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil; grease foil.
  • Place onion slices and pepper halves, skin sides up, on baking sheet. Broil peppers about 5 minutes or until skins are blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag and seal; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Peel and coarsely chop. Broil onion slices about 10 minutes, or until edges are blackened. Cool and chop.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds and pine nuts, and cook, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes or until nuts are lightly browned.
  • Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook 30 seconds or until spices are fragrant.
  • Add the broth, onion, and peppers. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the onion is very tender.
  • Add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Let mixture cool slightly and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add the cilantro and puree until smooth.
  • Stir in the lime juice and salt

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