Oaxacan Yellow Mole Filling Recipe

Name: Oaxacan Yellow Mole Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium-size onion, minced; 2 pounds tomatillos, husked and quartered (or cut in eighths if large); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano; 5 cloves; 10 black peppercorns; 6 to 8 amarillo chilies or 4 dried guajillo chilies, rinsed, tops removed and seeded; Salt to taste; 4 basic tamales (see recipe)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium-size onion, minced
2 pounds tomatillos, husked and quartered (or cut in eighths if large)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
5 cloves
10 black peppercorns
6 to 8 amarillo chilies or 4 dried guajillo chilies, rinsed, tops removed and seeded
Salt to taste
4 basic tamales (see recipe)

1
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomatillos, cinnamon, oregano, cloves and peppercorns.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the tomatillos are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, place the chilies in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.
6
Soak until very soft, 10 to 20 minutes.
7
Place the tomatillo mixture in a food processor.
8
Pulse to partly puree.
9
Add the chilies, one at a time, tasting after each addition until the filling is as hot as you like it.
10
Puree until smooth.
11
Season to taste with salt.
12
Follow directions for basic tamales.

205

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium-size onion, minced, 2 pounds tomatillos, husked and quartered (or cut in eighths if large), and more.

Yes, Oaxacan Yellow Mole Filling falls under the General 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.

Oaxacan Yellow Mole Filling

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