Turkey Mole
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Turkey Mole
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Rich mixtures of ground chilies, spices, nuts and seeds–moles (MO-lays) of endless variety are a specialty of southern Mexico. Some, like this one, even include a bit of chocolate.
Ingredients:
2-1/2
pounds turkey legs or 3-1/2 pounds chicken thighs
1/4
cup sliced or slivered almonds, or unsalted roasted peanuts
2
tablespoons sesame seeds
Mole Sauce (recipe)
1/4
to 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4
cup chopped fresh cilantro
3
cups cooked rice
Preparation:
1.
Place turkey legs in stockpot or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; simmer 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender (cook chicken thighs 45 minutes); drain. Cool slightly. Remove skin, bones and fat; discard. Cut turkey into large cubes.
2.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds. Cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Transfer almonds to small bowl. Add sesame seeds to skillet. Cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Set 2 teaspoons aside for garnish; add remaining sesame seeds to almonds. Reserve for Mole Sauce.
3.
Prepare Mole Sauce.
4.
Combine turkey and Mole Sauce in large nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until turkey is hot. Add water or additional broth if too thick; simmer uncovered if thin. Add sugar, if desired. Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve over rice. Garnish as desired.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: includes mole sauce | |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Calories from Fat | 32 % |
| Calories | 332 |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Sodium | 110 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat | 2-1/2 |
| Vegetable | 1 |
| Fruit | 1/2 |
| Starch | 1-1/2 |
| Fat | 1 |
This recipe appears in:
Mexican