Emeril'S Mole Sauce Recipe

Name: Emeril'S Mole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup shelled pistachio nut; 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts; 2 poblano peppers; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste; 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nut
1/4 cup roasted pine nuts
2 poblano peppers
1 medium onion, quartered
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F Place the nuts, peppers and onions on a baking sheet.
2
Drizzle with 1T olive oil. Roast for 10-15 minutes.
3
Remove from the oven and peel, seed and chop the peppers.
4
In a food processor combine the nuts, peppers, onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, tamarind paste, 1T dark cane syrup, vinegar and olive oil.
5
Puree until creamy, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl.
6
Turn the sauce into a saucepan.
7
Whisk in the chicken stock and cream.
8
Bring the sauce up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
9
Cook for two minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.

848

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup shelled pistachio nut, 1/4 cup roasted pine nuts, 2 poblano peppers, and more.

Yes, Emeril'S Mole Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Emeril'S Mole Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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