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 nuts; 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 cane or corn syrup; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 1 cup plus 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 nuts
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 cane or corn syrup
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the nuts, peppers, and onions on a baking sheet.
2
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
3
Roast for 10 to 15 minutes.
4
Remove from the oven and peel, seed and chop the peppers.
5
In a food processor, combine the nuts, peppers, onions, chili powder, cumin, salt, tamarind paste, 1 tablespoon dark cane syrup, vinegar and olive oil.
6
Puree until creamy, stopping once to scrape the sides of the bowl.
7
Turn the sauce into a saucepan.
8
Whisk in the chicken stock and cream.
9
Bring the sauce up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
10
Cook for 2 minutes.
11
Remove from the heat and keep warm.
12
Serve the mole sauce with the tamales.

815

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts, 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.

Emeril's Mole Sauce

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