Turkey Mole Recipe

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Turkey Mole
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  1. Core, and devein the chiles. Toast chiles in a heavy skillet over medium heat until the skin begins to blister and the aromas are released. Cover with 5 cups boiling water and set aside to cool. When cool puree with liquid until smooth and set aside. Season turkey legs and thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy bottomed casserole over moderate heat and brown turkey on all sides, lift out and set aside. Add the onion to the pan and saute 10-12 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and saute a minute longer, then add peanuts and raisins for 1 minute, add chopped tomatillos and tortilla and cook 5 minutes or until soft.
  3. In a small dry saute pan over medium heat, toast anise seeds and coriander seeds. Pulverize in grinder or mortar along with the clove and peppercorns. In the same small dry saute pan over medium heat, toast sesame seeds until golden then add 1/2 to blender and reserve 1/2 for garnish.
  4. Place Sauteed vegetables in blender (no need to wash the blender from pureeing the chiles) and add spices, sesame seeds and stock. Puree until smooth.
  5. Cook pureed chiles in the same casserole over low heat using the residual fat for 8-10 minute stirring often. Add blender ingredients, chocolate and salt to taste. Add turkey pieces and simmer slowly, covered for 45 minutes or until tender. When cooled remove the skin and meat from the bones. Shred and reserve the turkey meat for the tamales.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 621.07 Kcal (2600 kJ)
Calories from fat 329.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.6g 56%
Cholesterol 193.92mg 65%
Sodium 863.66mg 36%
Potassium 1007.42mg 21%
Total Carbs 18.74g 6%
Sugars 6.81g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 18%
Protein 58.77g 118%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 31%
Iron 8.3mg 46%
Calcium 198.8mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.25 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g 56%
Cholesterol 46.6mg 65%
Sodium 207.54mg 36%
Potassium 242.09mg 21%
Total Carbs 4.5g 6%
Sugars 1.64g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 18%
Protein 14.12g 118%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 31%
Iron 2mg 46%
Calcium 47.8mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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