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Turkey Mole (recipes)


Turkey Mole

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Rich mixtures of ground chilies, spices, nuts and seeds–moles (MO-lays) of endless variety are a specialty of southern Mexico. Some, like this one, even include a bit of chocolate.





Ingredients:



2-1/2pounds turkey legs or 3-1/2 pounds chicken thighs

1/4cup sliced or slivered almonds, or unsalted roasted peanuts

2tablespoons sesame seeds

Mole Sauce (recipe follows)

1/4to 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro

3cups cooked rice









Preparation:





1.Place turkey legs in stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; simmer 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender (cook chicken thighs 45 minutes); drain. Cool slightly. Remove skin, bones and fat; discard. Cut turkey into large cubes.2.Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds. Cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer almonds to small bowl. Add sesame seeds to skillet. Cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Set 2 teaspoons aside for garnish; add remaining sesame seeds to almonds. Reserve for Mole Sauce.3.Prepare Mole Sauce.4.Combine turkey and Mole Sauce in large nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until turkey is hot. Add water or additional broth if too thick; simmer uncovered if thin. Add sugar, if desired. Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve over rice. Garnish as desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: includes mole sauce







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

34 g







Cholesterol

57 mg







Saturated Fat

3 g







Total Fat

12 g







Calories from Fat

32 %







Calories

332







Protein

24 g







Sodium

110 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

2-1/2







Vegetable

1







Fruit

1/2







Starch

1-1/2







Fat

1







Mole Sauce

Yield: Makes about 3 cups



Ingredients:



1tablespoon olive oil

1small onion, chopped

1/4cup chili powder

4cloves garlic, minced

1teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2teaspoon ground cloves

1/2teaspoon anise seeds or fennel seeds

1large tomato, seeded and chopped

1/3cup raisins

1large ripe banana, cut into 1-inch pieces

1corn or flour tortilla, torn into pieces, or 1 slice bread, torn into pieces

2cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1square (1 ounce) semisweet chocolate









Preparation:





1.Heat oil over medium heat in large nonstick skillet. Add onion. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add chili powder, garlic, cinnamon, cloves and anise seeds. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until mixture is dry and somewhat darker. Add tomato and raisins. Cover; cook 3 minutes or until tomato is tender.2.Pour mixture into food processor with reserved almond mixture. Add banana, tortilla and 1/2 cup broth; process until pureed. Return to skillet over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add chocolate; stir until melted. Add remaining 1-1/2 cups broth; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to blend.