Subj : Tacos 'n Such - 03b
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Nov 06 2022 12:27:00

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     Title: Mole Negro - PART 2
Categories: Chilies, Fruits, Pork, Nuts, Chocolate
     Yield: 8 servings

          DIRECTIONS CONTINUE

 Heat 1 tablespoon lard in the same large, heavy pot over
 medium-high and fry almonds, peanuts, canela, cloves,
 anise, allspice, peppercorns and pumpkin seeds, stirring
 occasionally, until browned and seeds begin to pop,
 about 2 minutes. Add raisins, sesame seeds, cumin,
 thyme, oregano and avocado leaf, and cook, stirring
 constantly, until raisins are puffed and herbs are
 beginning to toast and are very fragrant, about 1
 minute. Add chilies, plantain, charred vegetables,
 tostadas, chicken stock and salt to the pot and bring to
 a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and
 cook until the chilies and nuts smash easily when
 pressed on the side of the pot, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove
 from the heat and set the pot aside to cool slightly
 before blending.

 Working in batches if necessary, carefully blend the
 chile mixture and liquid until as smooth as possible.
 Transfer to a large bowl, stirring to combine each new
 addition.

 Rinse and dry the pot, set it over medium-high, and heat
 the remaining 2 tablespoons lard until very hot.
 Carefully but quickly, pour the blended mole into the
 hot lard and immediately cover; it will spit and
 sputter, so an apron and long sleeves are a good idea.
 After the bubbles have slowed, stir, scraping up any
 fried bits from the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat
 to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently,
 until the mole is glossy and the consistency of gravy,
 about 10 minutes. Stir in the chocolate and remove from
 the heat. Continue to stir until the chocolate is
 completely melted.

 Serve over chicken and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

 Yield: 8 servings

 By: Rick A. Martínez

 RECIPE FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com

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