Mole Poblano

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, and garlic in the same skillet until charred, then peel the garlic.

3. 3

   Soak the dried chilies in hot water until they're softened. Remove stems and seeds.

4. 4

   Fry the plantain and almonds in oil until lightly browned, then remove from the pan.

5. 5

   In the same pan, add raisins, bread, and spices. Cook until the bread is golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Using a blender, process the roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, soaked chilies, garlic, plantain, almonds, raisins, bread, spices, and chicken broth until smooth.

7. 7

   Pour the blended mixture into a large pot and cook over medium heat. Add chocolate and stir until melted and integrated.

8. 8

   Add fried turkey pieces to the sauce, simmer for about 45 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

9. 9

   Serve the mole poblano with rice and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.