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In a saucepan, over medium heat, add in a Tbsp.
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of the oil.
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When the oil is warm, add in the onions.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Saute/fry for 2 min.
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Stir in 1 Tbsp.
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of the garlic, jalapenos and black beans.
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Continue to saute/fry for 1 minute.
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Add in the water and bay leaf.
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Bring the liquid to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium low and cook till the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
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Remove from the heat and cold completely and strain.
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In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, puree 3/4 of the mix till smooth.
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Add in water if it becomes thick.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Remove from the processor and turn into a mixing bowl.
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Stir the remaining beans into the pureed beans.
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Season the flour, egg wash and bread crumbs with Essence.
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Divide the mix into eighths and form into individual rounds, about 1-inch thick.
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Dredge each cake in the seasoned flour.
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Dip each cake into the egg wash, letting the excess drip off.
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Dredge the cakes in the seasoned bread crumbs, coating completely.
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In a large saute/fry pan, over medium heat, add in the vegetable oil.
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When the oil is warm, but not smoking, pan-fry till crispy, about 3 to 4 min on each side.
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In another saute/fry pan, over medium heat, add in the remaining 2 Tbsp.
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of extra virgin olive oil.
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Add in the red onions and corn.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Saute/fry for 4 min.
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Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
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Add in the shrimp to the vegetables.
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Continue to saute/fry for 2 min.
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Add in the tomatoes and remaining tsp.
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of garlic.
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Continue to saute/fry for 2 min.
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Stir in 1/4 c. of the Mole Sauce.
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Remove from the heat and add in the cilantro.
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Remove the cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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To serve, spoon the sauce in the center of each plate.
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Place two cakes in the center of each plate.
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Spoon the shrimp mix over the cakes.
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Garnish with parsley.
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RED MOLE SAUCE:Remove the stems, if any, from the chiles, slit them open, and remove veins and seeds.
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Toast the chiles on a warm comale for a few seconds on each side, pressing them down till the inside flesh turns an opaque, tobacco color.
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Rinse the chiles in cool water, cover with warm water, and set aside to soak for about 15 min.
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Put the tomatoes into a blender jar and blend briefly.
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Heat 1 Tbsp.
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of the lard and fry the sesame seeds for a few seconds till a deep golden.
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Transfer with a slotted spoon, draining them as much as possible, to the blender jar; add in
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continued in part 2
