OAXACAN YELLOW MOLE FILLING

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Oaxaca is the place where they invented mole sauce, "that perfect specimen of Mexican cooking," according to Ana M. de Benitez in "Pre-Hispanic Cooking." This is also where the natives carve wonderful mythological creatures and eat their tamales steamed in banana leaves (unlike anywhere else in Mexico).

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

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

rachael valentina
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The mole sauce is amazing, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Xena Brice
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This mole is delicious! I especially love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. I'll definitely be making this again.


Choix Phone
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I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this recipe was really good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I might even make it again!


chelsea Bates (Chels)
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This mole is a bit spicy, but it's so delicious! I love the complex flavors and the rich texture. Definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Jannat Aktar
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The mole sauce is amazing, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sobuj Shill
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This mole is delicious! I especially love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. I'll definitely be making this again.


Victor Nwachukwu
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I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this recipe was really good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I might even make it again!


Emelie.Kelvin Kelvin
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This mole is a bit spicy, but it's so delicious! I love the complex flavors and the rich texture. Definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Xxgacha_ cookiexX
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The mole sauce is amazing, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fayaz
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I made this mole for my family and they loved it! The mole sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. Definitely a new favorite recipe!


Younos Vai
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This mole is delicious! I especially love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. I'll definitely be making this again.


Meagan Mutandwa
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I'm not a huge fan of mole, but this recipe was really good. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Hollywood
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This mole is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are incredible, and it's a really impressive dish to serve.


Renee Santos
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The mole sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is moist and tender.


Delo Gonsalves
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I made this mole for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Definitely recommend trying this recipe.


Ms Koli
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This mole is amazing! I've never had anything like it. The flavors are so complex and rich, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. Definitely a new favorite recipe!