PUMPKIN SEED MOLE ~ MOLE VERDE
This pumpkin seed mole, or mole verde, combines pepitas with bright herbs, garlic, tomatillos, and jalapeños to make a standout sauce for chicken, fish, or your favorite enchiladas.
Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
Categories Mains
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet with high sides or in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, toast the pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano, if using, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss frequently to make sure they don't burn. Remove from the heat and transfer to a spice grinder or a blender and process until finely ground.
- In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, tossing a couple of times but not too much. Place the vegetables in a blender or food processor, then add the broth, cilantro, parsley, epazote (if using), and salt and process until puréed.
- Pour the mixture back into the skillet and add the ground pumpkin seed mixture. Let simmer gently until the flavors are melded, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately. (Leftovers-if there are any-can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a couple of days.)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 143 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g
MOLE VERDE: GREEN MOLE
Steps:
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in an ungreased pan, turning them over and shaking the pan from time to time to prevent them from burning. Set them aside to cool and then grind them in an electric grinder to a fine powder. Put 1 1/2 cups of the broth in a blender, gradually adding the tomates verdes, lengua de vaca, hoja santa, chopped epazote, and chiles, blending as smooth as possible.
- Heat the lard in a flameproof casserole in which you are going to serve the mole and fry the blended ingredients, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking; cook for about 25 minutes. Add the rest of the epazote.
- Stir 1/2 cup of the broth into the pumpkin seeds until you have a smooth consistency and gradually stir into the cooked ingredients. Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly for 10 more minutes. Take care that the pumpkin seed mixture does not form into lumps; if this happens, put the sauce back into the blender and blend until smooth. Add any remaining broth and salt, to taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to dilute.
MOLE VERDE -- MEXICAN GREEN SAUCE
Recipe excerpted from My Mexico by Diana Kennedy: Clarkson N. Potter, Publishers, 1998 courtesy of Food Network. Epazote is a Mexican herb that has a very strong taste and has been used in Mexican cuisine for thousands of years dating back to the Aztecs, who used it for cooking as well as for medicinal purposes. Hoja Santa (sacred leaf) is an aromatic herb with a heart-shaped, velvety leaf growing in tropical Mesoamerica and is also known as yerba santa, hierba santa, Mexican pepperleaf, root beer plant, and sacred pepper. It is an essential ingredient for mole verde.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Sauces
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast the pumpkin seeds in an ungreased pan, turning them over and shaking the pan from time to time to prevent them from burning.
- Set them aside to cool.
- Grind them in an electric grinder or blender to a fine powder.
- Put 1 1/2 cups of the broth in a blender, gradually adding the tomatillos, sorrel, hoja santa, chopped epazote, and chiles, blending as smooth as possible.
- Heat the lard in a flameproof casserole in which you are going to serve the mole; fry the blended ingredients, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking for about 25 minutes.
- Add the rest of the epazote.
- Stir 1/2 cup of the broth into the pumpkin seeds until you have a smooth consistency and gradually stir into the cooked ingredients.
- Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly for 10 more minutes.
- Take care that the pumpkin seed mixture does not form into lumps; if this happens, put the sauce back into the blender and blend until smooth.
- Add any remaining broth and salt, to taste.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to dilute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 251.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.6
HERBED PUMPKIN SEED MOLE RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by Dr_Mom
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet with high sides or in a large saucepan, toast the pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano over high heat. Toss to make sure they don't burn, but toast until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender or spice grinder and process until ground. Set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, tossing a couple of times, but not stirring too much. Carefully place the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Then add the broth, cilantro, parsley, epazote (if using), and salt and process until puréed. Pour back into the skillet and add the ground pumpkin seed mixture. Let simmer until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a couple of days. Note: If you don't have a spice grinder, a clean coffee grinder works great and a blender works fine, too. If you can't find epazote, you can substitute the green tops of radishes or just leave them out altogether.
HERBED PUMPKIN SEED MOLE (MOLE VERDE CON HIERBAS)
In Oaxaca, green mole (_mole verde_) is one of the seven famous moles-with fresh herbs giving it fabulous color. This version is sometimes called *mole pipían*, referring to the pumpkin seeds used in it.
Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee
Categories Sauce Blender Vegetable Cinco de Mayo Squash Pumpkin Fall Summer Tomatillo Party Advance Prep Required
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet with high sides or in a large saucepan, toast the pumpkin seeds, cumin seeds, and oregano over high heat. Toss to make sure they don't burn, but toast until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender or spice grinder and process until ground. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapeños and cook until slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes, tossing a couple of times, but not stirring too much. Carefully place the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Then add the broth, cilantro, parsley, epazote (if using), and salt and process until puréed. Pour back into the skillet and add the ground pumpkin seed mixture. Let simmer until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately. Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a couple of days.
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